College Financial Prep/Strategic College List Builder
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  • $189

Strategic College List Builder

  • 28 Lessons

Are you and your child overwhelmed by the college search process? Are you also concerned about the cost of college? Then our program "Strategic College List Builder" is here to take the stress out of developing the right college list (or adding colleges to the list) while helping you save money along the way!

This comprehensive program empowers both parents and students to:

  • Research Colleges Effectively – Discover how to find the right-fit schools based on academic, social, and financial factors.

  • Develop a Tailored College List – Create a personalized list of colleges that match your child’s goals and your financial concerns.

  • Project and Compare College Costs – Get a clear understanding of the true cost of attending each college, factoring in financial aid, scholarships, and student loans.

  • Maximize College Savings – Learn proven strategies to reduce college expenses, potentially saving you thousands.

With our years of experience offered in this online program, you’ll walk away with a carefully curated college list and a solid financial plan that aligns with your budget. Don’t let college costs take you by surprise—take control of your child’s future with confidence!

Get started today and pave the way to a smart college choice with maximum savings!

Contents

Strategic College List Builder!

What an exciting time? You and your teen are planning for college! What colleges should you apply to? How much will they cost? This program is designed to help parents and teens develop a comprehensive college list and understand the projected net costs for each college based on your specific financial information.

When complete, you will have a fully developed college list, know the financial aid forms required for each school (FAFSA or FAFSA and CSS Profile), explore college honors programs and merit scholarships, estimate your Student Aid Index (SAI), and project your net cost for each college.

All of this will help you prepare to save money on the cost of college before even opening a financial aid application!

Saving money on the cost of college all starts with the development of your teen's college list. College Financial Prep is pleased to be with you on this journey!

Welcome! Let's Begin to "Develop A Financially Friendly College List"

STEP 1: Developing a Complete College List

What Are You Looking For In A College?
Finding Colleges
Your Student’s High School Academic Information
Using ChatGPT For Your College Search
College Reciprocity Programs In The US That Can Save You Money

STEP 2: Determining Which Financial Aid Forms Each College Requires (FAFSA or both FAFSA & CSS Profile)

Do You Need FAFSA Or Both FAFSA And The CSS Profile
Staying Organized With The College Tracker
FAFSA & CSS Profile - A Comparison Of Financial Aid Applications

STEP 3: Considering Merit Scholarship Opportunities & College Honors Programs

College Financial Prep Guide - Saving Money Through Honors Programs and Merit Scholarships (3).pdf
Which Colleges Offer The Most Merit Aid
If Your Student Is An Athlete And Interested In Playing On A Sports Team

STEP 4: Projecting a Household's Student Aid Index (SAI)

Determining Your Student Aid Index
Items You Will Need To Gather

STEP 5: Projecting the Net Cost for Each College

How to Calculate Net Price on a College Website
Average Institutional Net Price
To Project Net Costs At Colleges That Require The CSS Profile
GET READY - Pre FAFSA - Net Price Calculations Tracker.xlsx

Challenge Wrap-Up

How Much Money Do You Have Available To Put Towards College Costs?
The Last Challenge - Discussing College Costs With Your Teen

BONUS CONTENT

Now Let's Get Started On Applying To College
The College Timeline - College Admissions, Essays and Financial Aid
Writing The College Essays
Test Prep
Why Everyone Should Complete FAFSA
Divorce & College Planning

Need Additional Help & Learn More

Need Additional Help_.pdf
Bio - Vicki Vollweiler, Founder of College Financial Prep.pdf