Mike Dusombre, CLTC, CRPC

Mike Dusombre, CLTC, CRPC (NPN 20689693), is a Family Financial Aid Expert at Diversified College Planning with more than 4 years of experience guiding families through complex college funding decisions. He brings a practical mix of financial insight and real-world strategy to the college planning process, focusing on clear, effective ways to reduce the cost of college while protecting long-term financial goals. Mike works with families at every stage of the planning process, from understanding financial aid formulas to evaluating college affordability and building a strategy that fits both college and retirement timelines. He helps families lower their Student Aid Index (SAI), uncover merit scholarship opportunities and target colleges that offer substantial financial aid, so they find not only the right school but the right financial fit. What sets Mike apart is his ability to turn financial strategy into real results for each student and family. He takes time to understand the full picture, including academic goals, household finances and long-term priorities, then builds a college funding plan that balances them all. Families value his honest, straightforward communication and his commitment to helping them make confident, informed decisions in a process that can feel overwhelming. Through personalized guidance and a data-driven approach, Mike helps families avoid common financial aid mistakes, minimize student debt and save on the true cost of college. His mission is simple: make the path to college more affordable, more strategic and far less stressful.