Expert Guidance.
Personalized Strategies.
Better-Informed Decisions.
Serving families nationwide through virtual consultations.
No cost. Always confidential.
A recent client was admitted to University of Miami through Early Decision and is now set to save $250,000 over four years!!!
College is a major financial investment. Whether your student is just beginning to explore colleges, applying during senior year, or already attending college, the financial decisions you make can have a lasting impact.
At College Financial Prep, I help families understand their options, identify opportunities to potentially reduce costs, and develop strategies that make financial sense during what is also an emotional time.
I do not offer complicated packages. No unnecessary commitments. Just experienced, personalized guidance when you need it.
You don't have to figure out the financial side of college on your own.
I work directly with families to address questions and challenges such as:
College Affordability & Planning: Understand potential college costs, compare schools, and develop a financially realistic college list.
Financial Aid Strategy: Understand how your family's income, assets, and particular circumstances may affect financial aid eligibility as early as 10th grade.
FAFSA & CSS Profile: Receive personalized guidance and support with financial aid applications and requirements.
Scholarships & Merit Aid: Identify opportunities for both institutional and private scholarships and evaluate potential college savings.
Financial Aid Offers & Appeals: Compare financial aid packages and explore opportunities to file appeals due to changes in circumstances as well as request additional funding.
Paying for College: Evaluate income and savings, payment options, and student and parent loans for both one and two household families.
Divorce, Widowhood & College Planning: Navigate the financial aid complexities affecting separated, divorced, remarried, and widowed families.
Whether you have one specific question or need assistance with several aspects of college planning, we'll focus on what matters most to your family.
Shout out to Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC of College Financial Prep! If you have a child heading to college you must call her! She's an amazing advocate with much wisdom and a heart of gold. Vicki understands the intersection of the college application process and related finances (including the FAFSA), co-parenting, and the complexities and stress of both. She has helped my son on his path toward his top school, and helped me to get him there with my sanity intact. Cannot recommend her highly enough. - R.S, NJ
Choose the level of support that works best for your family.
Perfect for families who have specific questions, want a professional review, or need help determining their next steps.
During our session, we'll focus on your priorities and develop personalized recommendations to help you move forward.
Buy 4 Hours, Get the 5th Hour Free!
Ideal for families who want ongoing guidance with multiple aspects of the college financial planning process.
Your five hours can be used for a combination of consultations, application assistance, financial aid reviews, scholarship research, appeals, and other agreed-upon services.
Use your hours as needed. Additional five-hour packages may be purchased if you need more assistance.
Not sure which option is right for you? Start with a one-hour session. If you purchase a five-hour package within 14 days, your initial session's fee and hour will be credited toward the package.
Prepaid hours expire July 31 during the calendar year in which the student graduates from high school. See service agreement for details.
Special 1-Hour pricing is available for a select number of families receiving Medicaid benefits. Please inquire directly at Vicki@CollegeFinancialPrep.com for details.
Personalized attention. You'll work directly with me, not be passed from one consultant to another.
Financial expertise. I focus specifically on the financial side of college planning, helping you understand the numbers behind your decisions while also considering the emotional wants and needs of all involved.
Flexible support. Get help with one issue or several, without committing up front to an extensive full-service program.
Collaboration. Already working with a college advisor or your high school's guidance counselor on college admissions? Wonderful! I complement their work by focusing on affordability, financial aid, and paying for college.
Specialized experience. I work with a wide range of families, including those navigating the financial complexities of divorce, remarriage, and widowhood. As a divorced parent, myself, I understand the extra layer of consideration that is needed for all parties involved. Planning for your child's college education is a complex process that is both emotional and financial and needs to be navigated with care for all involved.
Take the first step toward navigating college planning and college funding with success! Courtesy of College Financial Prep
Hear From Vicki...
Regardless of Household Income
Families throughout the United States have trusted College Financial Prep to help guide them through the financial side of college planning with compassion, expertise, and personalized support.
“We are on track to save over $200,000.” A divorced family worked together strategically to reduce costs at their son’s top-choice college.
“We received an additional $40,000 in financial aid after filing an appeal.” Families are often surprised to learn that award letters can sometimes be reviewed and appealed.
“I finally felt less overwhelmed.” Many parents tell us they simply wanted someone knowledgeable and trustworthy to guide them through the process.
College Financial Prep exceeded my expectations and was more than worth the investment. Vicki called my son's school with me, asked questions I wouldn't have thought of and protected me from potential financial liability I couldn't have foreseen. She helped make a complicated situation simpler. I slept better last night because of her.
Jodi R., CT
Our experience with College Financial Prep has been great; far exceeding our expectations! Vicki’s knowledge and engagement continues to be a value to us through this process and continues to be following the acceptance letter. I have used other providers for my oldest daughter, now graduating college and Vicki is definitely superior.
College Financial Prep is always available when we need, flexible in scheduling, offering great direction and advice, and an overall pleasure to work with.
L.F. Huntington, NY
I'm the founder of College Financial Prep and the author of College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents.
I believe families deserve straightforward, knowledgeable guidance when making one of life's largest financial investments.
My approach is personal, practical, and strategic. I work directly with families to help them understand their options, avoid potentially costly mistakes, and make confident financial decisions about college.
I also collaborate with college admissions advisors, attorneys, mediators, and other professionals to help families navigate the financial side of higher education.
“We Saved Over $200,000 on Our Son’s College—Together.”
Janet and Mark were somewhat amicably divorced and both remarried when they came to College Financial Prep. Their shared goal? Give their son a top-tier education without sacrificing their financial stability.
By working collaboratively and strategically, we helped them build a smart college list, apply for merit aid, and target schools with generous financial packages. The result? Over $200,000 in savings at their son’s #1 private college.
Even in divorce, aligned planning can lead to major savings—and a debt-free future for you and your child.
Have concerns about paying for college? Schedule a free 10-minute call to learn how we can help you and your family save money.