Education Consultant Michael V. Berlau

A resident of Overland Park, Kansas, Michael V. Berlau has extensive experience as a college solutions specialist. Before starting his career, Michael V. Berlau earned a master’s degree in economics, banking, and finance from the University of Missouri in Columbia and Kansas City. He was a member of the university’s Economics Honor Society and graduated with a 3.87 GPA.

Since 2008, Mr. Berlau has worked as a college solutions specialist, helping families with college-bound students tackle college funding and planning. He has led workshops, educating parents and students on managing expenses, securing financial aid, and boosting admission chances at their target schools. Michael V. Berlau also shows his clients how to reduce their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - a figure based on income, assets, and financial details that determines aid eligibility - and guides them through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process.

Beyond workshops, Mr. Berlau offers personalized support using student positioning tools. These tools include ACT/SAT preparation, essay coaching, and software calculating admission probability. Teaming up with certified ex-admission counselors, he matches students to colleges based on strengths, learning styles, and personality. He also helps families create tax-smart financial plans covering college costs while protecting their retirement savings.