Budget-Friendly, Live Virtual Classes On Zoom

That Help You Save Money On The Cost Of College

Get expert advice from College Financial Prep founder, Vicki Vollweiler, as she provides you with strategies to cut costs and feel in control of every stage of the college planning process.

Explore our upcoming classes below and take the first step toward saving thousands on college.

Join College Financial Prep's Group Classes

Our classes offer answers to all of your questions so that you receive maximum savings on the cost of college!

Class participants will be able to ask both private questions and engage in group discussion.

Check Out Our Topic Specific Class Schedule

See below. College List Development, Maximizing Financial Aid, Finding Scholarships, Filing Appeals, Securing Student Loans & our Divorce and Widowed Book Club. Enroll using the links below.

The Full Course Load - Maximize Savings

Ideal for families of High School Juniors & Seniors. Includes all classes offered, at a discounted price, so that you can save money on the cost of college and save money with College Financial Prep! Call to inquire. See details below.

Divorce & Widowed Parent Book Club

College Financial Prep understands single parenting and planning for college. Led by College Financial Prep founder, Vicki Vollweiler, a single Mom, she discusses how to best navigate the financial & emotional complexities.

Join These Live, Virtual Classes On Zoom!

Save Money, Get Your Questions Answered, Find The Support You Need From A Trusted Expert

Virtual classes are offered throughout the year that are timely, topic specific and relevant to your needs.

Contact us with your questions or suggestions for additional programming. Scroll down to see our current listings.

FAFSA & CSS Profile: Financial Aid Maximizer - Live, Online Class, 3 sessions - October 2025

Confused by the FAFSA and CSS Profile? Don’t risk mistakes that could cost your family thousands. Join our FAFSA & CSS Profile Class this October 5, 12, 19—3 live Sunday sessions at 7pm ET; 4pm PT where we’ll walk step-by-step through account setup, FAFSA, and CSS Profile. Makeup session Oct 26. Includes the Financial Aid Maximizer Toolkit so you’re fully prepared. Limited spots, $247/family. Reserve today!

Separation, Divorce & Widowed Parent Book Club

Separated, divorced or widowed? You don’t have to navigate college costs alone. Join our College Planning for Divorced & Widowed Parents Book Club—a 4-week live program based on College Financial Prep's, Vicki Vollweiler’s, book which is part practical & part client success. Together we build community, share support, & explore strategies to reduce stress and save money while planning for your child’s college future.

Join The FREE Workshop On Zoom

How To Save Money On The Cost Of College

Sunday, September 14 at 7:00pm ET; 4:00pm PT

All are welcome!

Register to attend live or to receive the recording.

Look For These Other Virtual Classes Coming Soon

All classes are topic specific and may be taken individually or you may enroll in our "Full Course Load".

The Full Course Load includes enrolling in all available topic specific classes which are given at various times of year to correlate with the college planning process. This will help you to both maximize savings as well provide you with expert guidance throughout your child's 12th grade. Parents are welcome to enroll in The Full Course Load when their child is in 11th grade or early 12th grade.

Check here for more updates. Classes that will be posted soon include:

  • The College Scholarship Search - January, April

  • Financial Aid Awards, Appeals and Special Circumstances - March, August

  • Developing The College List (While Considering Finances) - May, July

  • Student Loan and Parent Loan Acquisition Workshop -July

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Client Testimonials

Excellent workshop! Very informative meeting. Highly recommend engaging College Financial Prep!

L. B., Melville, NY

Pleasure to work with College Financial Prep.  They took the stress out of the process. Very professional!

A.O., Bethpage, NY

Thank you so much for the guidance! It was a very informative meeting. You are truly an expert in this area!

M.D. Plainview, NY

FREE Scholarship Search - Sites & Databases

Everyone wants to save money on the cost of college! Register here to receive your FREE listing of Scholarship Search Sites & Databases, courtesy of College Financial Prep! We're here for all of your college planning & college funding needs.

About Vicki Vollweiler

CEO of College Financial Prep

Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC, the founder and CEO of College Financial Prep, provides a full range of college funding and college admissions services for families as both parents and students prepare to enter college.  Vicki is both a College Planning Expert and a Divorce Financial Coach helping parents to  navigate financial aid, scholarships, student loans and college planning.  The goal is for each client to be fully informed of options and opportunities so that both the student and the parent can make the best decisions for themselves and their family. 

Vicki, a divorced parent, is the proud Mom of two children, one who is now in a PhD program and one who will be preparing for college shortly.  Her fur baby, Maggie, provides joy to all who meet her.