Cathy Portele

Cathy Portele is the Social Media and Content Manager at College Aid Pro. Before joining the company, she wore many hats including stay-at-home mom, preschool teacher, and Air Force wife during her husband's military career. She now writes extensively about the college planning and financial aid process, offering insights from firsthand experience gained while navigating it with her children. With her oldest child currently a college junior and two more kids set to go through the process in the next five years, Cathy helps readers approach this daunting undertaking methodically. As the saying goes, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Her candid writing style makes the material accessible no matter where you are in your college planning journey.