Why choose our team?

We pride ourselves on delivering value to our clients in the form of quality services and strategies that work. To achieve this, we conduct detailed analyses, blending insight and experience from all spectrums of the private career school industry to meet our client's unique needs.

Whether it is processing student financial aid, providing management software, conducting internal audits, training existing personnel, or accreditation assistance, we offer to extend this superior level of service to you and your school.

You will not find a more experienced, dedicated, and committed staff in the field.

Paul Zocchi, a former executive director of a chain of private career schools, has been overseeing financial aid processing, school management, and accreditation for over twenty-five (25) years. Eighteen years ago Paul decided to turn his efforts in processing financial aid and consulting to all types of Post-Secondary schools. Paul has successfully assisted hundreds of schools through accreditation visitations, USDE/IG Program Reviews, yearly CPA compliance audits and FFELP Guarantee Agency audits.

Phil LePage, a former financial aid director, has also turned his expertise and efforts in assisting private career schools. With over twenty (20) years in the industry, Phil has participated and instructed in numerous USDE workshops and private career association seminars throughout the country. Phil is considered to be the expert in private career school financial aid regulations.

Don Harris, the former owner of RETS Technical Center in Boston, MA, has over thirty (30) years of solid hands-on experience running a successful school. Don sold his school to a publicly traded corporation and has recently joined The Boston Educational Network. Don was a former accreditation team leader with ACCSCT. Don is now assisting many schools in seeking and renewing national accreditation status. He is also assisting schools in all types of school management and training.

Todd Patten, The Boston Educational Network’s Vice President of Information Technology brings with him an extensive background in customer relation management software solutions. For years Todd was and integral member of Peoplesoft's Customer Relationship Management division, developing advanced web solutions using leading internet technologies. Todd's technology background also includes packaged statistical analysis applications for the automotive industry, defense industry applications and call center interactive voice response systems.

David Pelletier, a former financial aid officer of a chain of private career schools, joined The Boston Educatiuonal Network seven (7) years ago. David has progressed to become BEN’s financial aid compliance director. His working knowledge of a myriad of student issues and his strong interpersonal skills will greatly assist your financial aid department.