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 overwhelmed with developing a smart college list, need help filing FAFSA and CSS Profile, need to secure scholarships 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.
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
Many parents tell us:
“We don’t know what we don’t know.”
“We’re afraid of making expensive mistakes.”
“We feel overwhelmed trying to figure this all out.”
That’s exactly why College Financial Prep exists.
Founder Vicki Vollweiler helps families better understand the college planning process while identifying opportunities to potentially reduce costs, avoid unnecessary stress and make more informed decisions throughout high school and beyond.
Our goal is not simply helping families fill out forms. We help families develop a strategy.
Affordable Group Guidance & Support Through High School Graduation
Sunday Strategy Sessions™ is our signature group program designed for parents who want ongoing guidance, education and support throughout the college planning journey without the cost of full-service one-on-one consulting.
Inside the program, families receive:
✔️ Monthly live strategy sessions on Zoom with Q&A
✔️ Guidance on the college list, financial aid, scholarships, negotiating with the colleges, filing appeals and student loans
✔️ Practical college planning education with checklists, templates and other resources
✔️ Monthly weekday office hour support
✔️ Replay access
✔️ Access through high school graduation no matter when you join
✔️ A supportive community of parents navigating the same process
This program is ideal for parents of students in grades 10–12 who want expert guidance while staying actively involved in the process themselves.
College planning can feel especially complicated for separated, divorced, remarried and single parent families.
College Financial Prep specializes in Divorce & College Planning and understands the unique financial aid, communication and planning concerns many parents face.
As a neutral third party, we help families navigate:
✔️ FAFSA parent determination
✔️ CSS Profile concerns
✔️ Communication between households
✔️ College expenses not addressed in divorce agreements
✔️ Appeals and special circumstances
✔️ Planning conversations with less conflict and confusion
We help one parent, or both, make informed decisions that can save both parents money while providing for your child's education. All information is confidential and never shared with the other parent.
Some families prefer highly personalized, hands-on support throughout the process.
Our Full-Service Program includes:
✔️ Personalized strategy planning and cost projections (especially important if planning on applying Early Decision)
✔️ FAFSA* & CSS Profile preparation and reviews
✔️ Financial aid awards review & analyses
✔️ Appeals & negotiations
✔️ Student loan guidance
✔️ Scholarship Search
This option is ideal for busy families or parents who simply want unlimited access through July 31 after high school graduation. Families receive expert guidance every step of the way.
FAFSA is the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. There is no cost to anyone to submit FAFSA. All fees charged by College Financial Prep are for professional guidance and advice. FAFSA preparation is offered at no additional cost.
Take the first step toward navigating college planning and college funding with success! Courtesy of College Financial Prep
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 are just getting started or already feeling overwhelmed by financial aid, scholarships and college costs, College Financial Prep is here to help you feel more informed, more confident and more prepared for the road ahead.
Founder of College Financial Prep & Author of College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents
Vicki Vollweiler is the founder of College Financial Prep, a college financial planning expert, speaker and author specializing in helping families reduce college costs and navigate financial aid with less stress.
As both a professional and a mom herself, Vicki understands how emotional and overwhelming the college planning process can feel. She has helped families across the country better understand financial aid, scholarships, student loans and strategic college planning while identifying opportunities to potentially save thousands on the cost of college.
Vicki also specializes in Divorce & College Planning and frequently works with separated, divorced, remarried, widowed and single parents navigating unique family dynamics during the college process.
“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.