Headquartered in Branford Connecticut, Michael Hanley Group  is headed by noted author and funding expert Christopher T Rivers.  

At Michael Hanley Group, we understand the overwhelming task that high school students are facing when it comes to making that all-important transition from high school to college.  We further understand the concern parents face when it comes to paying for their student's higher education.

We use our years of hands-on experience, specifically designed software, and proven admission & funding strategies to help make the student's entire college experience much more rewarding and often-times easier on the budget.  

Michael Hanley Group also eases the family’s apprehension when it comes to completing and filing the necessary paperwork.  When working with Michael Hanley Group, there is no longer the worry of missing crucial deadlines or the fear of making costly errors on your admission and/or funding applications.

Michael Hanley Group has developed and employs many funding strategies that will, in many cases, increase the amount and type of funding a student is eligible to receive.

Michael Hanley Group does an analysis of the family’s current financial situation and offers any suggestions that may increase the student’s eligibility for funding prior to the completion and submission of the FAFSA.

Michael Hanley Group also assists the student and parents in the completion of the even-more complicated CSS/Profile financial aid application that is required (in addition to the FAFSA) by a great number of colleges and universities across the country.

At Michael Hanley Group we keep the student’s primary goal in mind – receiving the highest quality college education at the most affordable price.