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Paying For College

Simplify your college journey of planning for college and paying for college with College Financial Prep! You'll save time, reduce stress, and discover the ways to lower your college costs. Some College Financial Prep clients have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars on the cost of college!!

Learn how we can help you save on the cost of college

"We are very happy with our decision to work with College Financial Prep!  Vicki was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and helpful throughout the process. She is very genuine in her approach and a pleasure to work with, and we had great results!" S.H., Long Beach, NY

College Financial Prep Offers Solutions To Meet Your Needs

With College Financial Prep, we help parents like you navigate the complex process of strategically planning for college. We offer one-on-one support and downloadable tools and resources to secure college dreams and financial goals.

One-On-One Consulting

Save money, save time and reduce the financial stress. 1 Hour sessions, flat fee services & full pkgs are available to meet your needs. Special services are also available to divorced parents as they prepare to send children to college.

Online Store

Prefer budget friendly learning on demand? Our online courses cover all of your needs when looking to maximize savings on your future college costs. Check out our online courses and tools specific to the needs of separated and divorced parents, too!

Have A Quick Question?

Schedule your 15 minute "Financial" mini session with College Financial Prep. Get answers so that you can save money!


Full Service, One-On-One Guidance & Support

Paying For College

At College Financial Prep, we work with parents to help save you money on the cost of your children's college education. We work with you when you are thinking about college, actively planning for college, when your children are already in college, and also when considering graduate school. We offer:

  • Advance Planning

  • Development of Financially Friendly College Lists

  • Financial Aid Guidance (FAFSA, CSS Profile, State Applications, Institutional Applications)

  • Scholarship Search & Application Assistance

  • Filing Appeals for More Aid

  • Student Loan Acquisition & Repayment Planning

  • Divorce & College Planning

In addition to full service packages, we also offer one hour consultations and smaller packages to meet your individual needs. We are here for you each and every step of the way from high school, through college and graduate school.

Paying For College

Let College Financial Prep help you maximize savings through financial aid, scholarships, appeals and student loans. Click to watch the video and learn more.


Happy Clients!

College Financial Prep is great! Vicki helped me so, so much! Thank goodness I found her. She is professional, knows what she is doing, very courteous and helpful. Thank You, Vicki!

G.C.; Pennsylvania

The team is very easy to work with, always accommodating, deeply knowledgable on the respective fields (Financial Aid, College Admissions), and a pleasure to work with throughout this process.

L.F.; Huntington, NY

Vicki was a pleasure to work with, organized, great communication and went above and beyond to make sure that my deadlines were met. I highly recommend using her for your college related needs.

H.W.; Upstate NY


FREE Scholalrship 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

Founder 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.

Our Greatest Joy At College Financial Prep...

Is helping families like yours save money on college costs while making a valuable investment in your child's future.

We’re honored to be part of your journey toward securing both their education and your financial peace of mind.

Vicki Vollweiler

Founder & CEO - College Financial Prep