Affordable Expert Guidance When You Need It Most
You don't need to navigate the college planning process alone.
Our College Planning Strategy Sessions provide parents with practical, actionable guidance on the financial and strategic aspects of preparing for college. Attend the sessions that are most relevant to your family, gain clarity on your next steps, and avoid costly mistakes that can impact financial aid, scholarships, and college affordability.
No long-term commitment. No membership required. Simply register for the sessions that fit your needs.
Affordable guidance throughout high school
Thank you Vicki at College Financial Prep! You made the financial piece of the college process easy to understand and simple to submit and save money! The service you provide is invaluable! M.S., NY
We followed your advice and she got the financial aid she needed!!! Thank you for your help!! MM, NY
Join Vicki Vollweiler live each month for an educational strategy session focused on timely college planning topics such as:
How To Save Money On The Cost Of College
Building A Financially Smart College List
FAFSA & Financial Aid Strategy including how to position yourself before applying
CSS Profile Guidance
Scholarships & Grants
Understanding Financial Aid Offers
Filing Appeals (due to changes in circumstances) & Negotiating With Colleges
Student & Parent Loan Guidance
College Decision-Making
Common Mistakes Families Make
Planning Ahead In 10th & 11th Grade
Communicating with your child
Divorce and College Planning
Sessions are educational, supportive, and designed to help parents feel more confident and prepared.
Each month, members may attend a mid-month live office hour session with Vicki to ask general college planning and financial aid questions in a supportive group environment.
This is a great opportunity to:
receive guidance
ask questions
hear from other parents
stay informed throughout the process
Can’t attend live?
All sessions are recorded so you may watch at your convenience.
As a member, you will have access to the growing replay library throughout your child’s high school journey.
Members will receive helpful college planning tools and resources throughout the year, which may include:
timelines
checklists
scholarship trackers
financial aid worksheets
organization templates
appeal guidance
student loan information
Parents are welcome to join anytime during their child's high school years.
All members have access to all meetings, replays, downloads, etc. through their child's high school graduation.
Sunday Strategy Sessions™ is educational group guidance and support.
Families remain responsible for completing and submitting their own financial aid applications and materials. Personalized document preparation, financial aid application completion and individualized financial review services are available separately through one-on-one consulting and full-service support.
Supportive, judgment-free environment
Many separated, divorced, remarried, widowed and single parents participate in Sunday Strategy Sessions™.
Additional divorce-specific support and resources are also available with this program.
Bonus: All members will be able to download Vicki's book, College Planning For Divorced and Widowed Parents, for free as a member of Sunday Strategy Sessions.
Sunday Strategy Sessions are educational group sessions and are not intended to replace individualized consulting.
To maintain fairness and boundaries for all members:
personal document review is not included
FAFSA/CSS Profile completion services are not offered during sessions
personalized financial analysis is not included
highly individualized situations may require private consulting
One-on-one consulting and strategy services are available separately for families who need more personalized support.
No long-term monthly subscription required
Many families do not necessarily need full-service support but they also do not want to navigate this process completely on their own.
The Sunday Strategy Sessions provide ongoing education, structure, and expert guidance during one of the most financially and emotionally stressful years for families.
And often, avoiding even one major mistake in the financial aid or college planning process can save families far more than the cost of the program itself.
Vicki was exceptionally informative, accessible and helpful! She was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her! L.M., NJ
Sunday Strategy Sessions
Or 3 payments of $225
Your enrollment includes:
monthly Sunday Strategy Sessions™
mid-monthly office hours
replay access
downloadable resources
ongoing support through your child’s high school graduation
Designed for busy parents
more confident
more informed
less stressed
better prepared financially
excited about their student’s future
Learn at your own pace with replay access
You've got questions. We've got answers.
Yes. Sessions are held live on Zoom.
Yes. Replays are typically shared after the session.
General questions related to the session topic are welcome during our Q&A sessions.
Specific financial situations requiring individualized review may require private consulting support.
No. Families may attend any or all of the sessions that best fit their needs. Replays will be available of all sessions for the participant's review.
Join parents across the country who want ongoing guidance, practical education and trusted support throughout the college planning journey.
Vicki Vollweiler is the founder of College Financial Prep and specializes in helping families better understand financial aid, reduce college costs and navigate the college planning process with less stress and more confidence.
She has worked with families across the country including many separated, divorced and remarried households navigating unique college planning concerns.
As a parent herself, Vicki understands both the financial and emotional stress families experience during the college planning process. She has helped families save thousands — and in some cases hundreds of thousands — of dollars on the cost of college through financial aid strategy, planning, appeals, scholarships, and smart decision-making.
Her approach is warm, supportive, educational, and focused on helping families feel less overwhelmed and more empowered.
Navigating the financial side of college can be overwhelming, but Vicki made the process clear, manageable, and even empowering. She brings a wealth of knowledge, practical tools, and genuine care to every conversation. Her strategies helped us uncover scholarships, grants, and funding options we never knew existed—and saved us thousands of dollars in potential debt. Donna V. NY
Schedule a free call! We'll discuss your situation and guide you towards appropriate options. The goal is always to save money on the cost of college.