Helping postsecondary institutions stay compliant with financial aid regulations

We specialize in knowing and understanding Title IV regulations. Our team of experts use their knowledge to help for-profit and nonprofit universities help their students while following the regulations.

What makes
us different?

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presentations

at national and regional conferences

Our Services

We provide a full range of solutions to postsecondary institutions including:

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Our Net Promoter Score (NPS) showcases our clients' high satisfaction and trust in our expertise, especially in providing specialized accounting services tailored to their unique needs. Our dedication to building long-term relationships and delivering personalized solutions ensures that clients feel confident recommending us to others.

Why work with McClintock & Associates?

Let us take the burden of staying compliant off your plate. With regulations changing so rapidly it's important to work with the right partner.

Our team consists of a variety of experts, both CPAs and FAAC certified leaders, who are focused on what’s coming next and how it will impact your school. We know the regulations and provide a unique customer experience. Our process is focused on developing an understanding of your school and its processes, enabling us to find the most efficient and effective ways to communicate and share information. We work to minimize the impact the audit has on your day-to-day operations, and we provide you with solutions to continually improve processes and avoid future findings.

Where to Find Us

Our expertise has been showcased at several conferences.

What's it like to
work at McClintock?

An experienced team geared towards solving problems

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McClintock & Associates realizes that our greatest assets are our employees. The firm's commitment to excellence is dependent on the development of our team, both personally and professionally.

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