Strategic college planning, financial aid guidance, and complex situations
For parents who want to reduce stress and avoid costly mistakes.
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!!!
Planning for college can feel overwhelming — especially when trying to understand financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and the true cost of college.
At College Financial Prep, we help families create a clear strategy to reduce stress, save money, and feel confident throughout the college planning process.
Whether you simply need help filing FAFSA and CSS Profile forms or want full-service, personalized support, we’re here to help guide your family every step of the way.
It’s about making smart financial and strategic decisions that impact your family for years to come.
Serving families virtually throughout the United States.
Strategic Planning For FAFSA, CSS Profile & Appeals * Divorce & College Planning Specialist
Clients have saved tens, and sometimes, hundreds of thousands of dollars
We serve families in all 50 states
Every family’s situation is different. Some families simply need help filing financial aid forms. Others want ongoing guidance and reassurance throughout the process. Some families want a trusted expert to handle everything for them.
We offer flexible support options for:
• Parents of 9th–12th grade and college students
• Divorced, separated, remarried & widowed parents
• Families overwhelmed by FAFSA & CSS Profile
• Families looking to reduce college costs
• Parents building a financially realistic college list
• Families navigating scholarships, appeals & student loans
• Business owners and families with more complex finances
No matter where you are in the process, you do not have to navigate this alone.
College Financial Prep is proud to offer free workshops and resources to help families begin to save money on the cost of college. Sign up for any of the following:
Free Workshop - How To Save Money & Reduce Stress When Preparing For College - Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 7:00pm EST; 4:00pm PST - Register using the link above to attend live or to receive the replay.
Download for free - College Financial Prep Strategic Timeline OR Divorce & College Planning Strategic Timeline
Download for free - Scholarship Search & Organizer Template
Perfect for families who want clarity, direction, and a personalized roadmap before making important college financial decisions.
✔ FAFSA & CSS Profile strategy
✔ College cost planning
✔ Scholarship & merit aid guidance
✔ Divorce & college planning
✔ Appeals & negotiation strategy
✔ Personalized recommendations
Hands-on support for families who want expert assistance completing financial aid forms correctly and efficiently.
✔ FAFSA completion support
✔ CSS Profile guidance
✔ Divorced/separated household guidance
✔ IDOC support
✔ Review prior to submission
✔ Assistance avoiding costly mistakes
Affordable ongoing support for families who want step-by-step guidance throughout the college planning process to maximize savings.
✔ Monthly live strategy sessions
✔ Q&A and office hours
✔ Templates & checklists ✔ Access to replays of all sessions
✔ FAFSA, scholarships, appeals & loans
✔ Access through graduation no matter when you begin
Includes everything in Sunday Strategy Sessions PLUS two personalized review sessions before submitting important documents.
✔ FAFSA/CSS Profile review session to answer all questions before you submit your financial aid applications.
✔ Financial Award and Appeal review session & guidance
✔ Ongoing support & education
Highly personalized, done-for-you support for families who want expert guidance and implementation throughout the entire process.
✔ Personalized strategy planning
✔ College cost projections
✔ FAFSA/CSS Profile support
✔ Scholarship guidance
✔ Appeals & negotiation support
✔ Student loan guidance
✔ Ongoing personalized support
Ideal for divorced/remarried households, business owners, busy families, and families with more complex financial situations.
Families often come to us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure where to begin.
Our goal is to help parents feel:
✔ More informed
✔ Less stressed
✔ More confident
✔ Better prepared financially
✔ Supported throughout the process
Many families save thousands — and in some cases hundreds of thousands — of dollars on college costs through strategic planning and guidance.
We wrote the book on Divorce & College Planning and know that preparing for college can feel especially stressful when parents are separated, divorced, remarried, or navigating complicated family dynamics.
We provide experienced, compassionate guidance to help families understand:
✔ FAFSA parent determination
✔ CSS Profile requirements
✔ Communication between households
✔ Financial aid implications of divorce & remarriage
✔ Appeals and special circumstances
✔ Strategies to reduce conflict and confusion
All conversations and financial information remain strictly confidential and separate from their co-parent.
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
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
We believe families deserve access to helpful tools and information, even if they are just beginning to explore colleges and college costs. With these strategic timelines, families better understand what to focus on and when throughout the college planning process.
Whether you need a clear starting point, help filing financial aid forms, ongoing guidance, or full-service support, College Financial Prep is here to help.
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.
“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.