Modernizing Student Financial Services for Sustainable Success


Operational clarity improves retention.
Financial clarity builds trust.
NorthBridge helps colleges align strategy, systems, and operations.


About NorthBridge

NorthBridge Higher Ed Consulting was founded to help colleges and ed-tech firms streamline financial aid, strengthen student accounts operations, and align enrollment strategy with institutional goals.


Founder and Principal

Led by Dr. Eliezer Vilanova Jr., NorthBridge brings deep expertise in:

- Financial aid strategy and modeling
- Student accounts and billing operations
- Salesforce, CAMS, and PowerFAIDS integrations
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Enrollment, retention, and student success alignment
- Advisory support and operational stabilization

This experience allows NorthBridge to step in quickly, stabilize operations, and help institutions and ed-tech firms move forward with confidence.


Who We Serve

Presidents, CFOs, Enrollment Leaders, student financial services teams, and ed-tech firms seeking clarity across financial aid, billing, and student-facing systems.


How Engagements Typically Begin

• A focused conversation to understand current challenges, priorities, and constraints
• Alignment with senior leadership on what support is needed
• A clear recommendation: advisory support or targeted project work




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