Especially when personal circumstances add extra complexity.
We offer compassion, clear guidance, and strategic expertise.
No cost. Always confidential.
At College Financial Prep, we help families succeed!
A recent client was admitted to University of Miami through Early Decision and is now saving $250,000!!!
It’s about making smart financial and strategic decisions that impact your family for years to come.
Whether your child is just beginning high school, preparing to apply to college, already enrolled in college, or you are navigating a divorced or remarried family situation, College Financial Prep helps families feel more informed, organized, and confident throughout the process.
With College Financial Prep, I help parents reduce stress, avoid expensive missteps, and move forward with a clear college planning strategy.
Serving families virtually throughout the United States.
“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.
Most parents feel overwhelmed by college planning.
Between financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, student loans, college lists, deadlines, and rising college costs, it can feel difficult to know what to focus on first.
You do not have to navigate this process alone.
We help families prepare early to maximize financial aid, create financially realistic college lists, understand merit aid opportunities, and avoid costly mistakes before senior year.
We help families navigate FAFSA, CSS Profile, financial aid forms, scholarships, award letters, appeals, and student loan planning.
We specialize in helping families navigate more complex financial aid and college planning situations, including FAFSA after divorce and planning between two households.
We also help families reevaluate financial aid situations and reapply each year, discuss appeals, review student loan options, and prepare for future years of college costs or graduate school.
Many parents begin with either a free introductory call or a personalized College Planning Strategy Session to help determine the best next steps.
At College Financial Prep, we believe college planning is about far more than simply filling out forms.
It is about helping families:
reduce stress and confusion
make informed financial decisions
avoid unnecessary student loan debt
understand financial aid opportunities
strategically prepare before deadlines arrive
create financially realistic college lists
feel supported throughout the process
Every family situation is different, which is why we offer different levels of support depending on your goals, budget, and comfort level.
Not every family needs full-service support — but most families do need guidance.
A personalized starting point for families looking for expert guidance and clear next steps.
Topics may include:
projected college costs
FAFSA and CSS Profile preparation
merit aid opportunities
scholarship planning
college list strategy
student loans
divorce and remarriage considerations
timelines and planning
For families who would like continued support throughout the college planning process.
Support may include:
live workshops
Q&A sessions
seasonal planning guidance
resource libraries
financial aid preparation support
group support opportunities
For families who prefer more personalized, hands-on support navigating financial aid and paying for college.
Support may include:
FAFSA
CSS Profile
state aid forms
verification
award letter analysis
appeals
scholarship strategy
student loan guidance
ongoing private support
Shout out to Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC of College Financial Prep! If you are in any stage of divorce and 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
Separated, divorced and remarried families face additional challenges when it comes to planning for college. Learn how to maximize your savings while minimizing your stress!
Step 1: Schedule a complimentary strategic fit call.
Step 2: Schedule a 1 Hour Private Session to create a college plan that will save you money. Often times, this is all that you need.
Step 3: If you opt for continued support, choose from either our 1:1 Full Service or our live group programs so that you are confident that you are maximizing savings and minimizing college costs every step of the way.
A quick call to answer your questions and see what support makes the most sense.
Your child (or grandchild!) is in grades 10–12 or already in college.
Your child is in a lower grade but due to separation or divorce, you need to plan now.
You want to reduce college costs strategically.
You want expert strategic leadership rather than piecing information together yourself.
Divorce, remarriage, or co-parent dynamics are part of your situation and you are planning for now or for in the future and want to best prepare for college expenses.
Learn About Our Strategic Planning Sessions.
Regardless of Household Income
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
Call College Financial Prep today!
Let’s determine how I can help you avoid costly mistakes!
Founder of College Financial Prep & Author of College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents
Families come to me when they want more than general advice — they want expert leadership and a clear strategy.
With years of experience helping families navigate financial aid, scholarships, appeals, and complex co-parent dynamics, I help parents make confident decisions that reduce both financial and emotional stress.
This is not one-size-fits-all planning.
It’s personalized strategy designed around your family’s real situation that can save clients tens of thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands on the cost of college.