At College Financial Prep, we understand that every family’s situation is different. Some parents want a roadmap and strategy years before college applications begin. Others need hands-on support navigating financial aid, award letters, appeals, and paying for college during senior year.
Whether you are married, separated, divorced, remarried, widowed, or a single parent, we are here to help your family reduce stress, minimize college costs, and make informed financial decisions throughout the college planning process.
Vicki is an amazing advocate with much wisdom and a heart of gold. She 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
Option 1:
Our College Financial Strategy Audit is often the best starting point for families with students in 10th, 11th, or early 12th grade.
During this personalized session, we discuss your family’s unique situation, college goals, potential financial aid eligibility, projected college costs, and strategies that may help your family save money on college expenses.
Topics may include:
Developing a financially smart college list
Understanding FAFSA & CSS Profile requirements
Divorce & college planning strategies
Financial aid preparation before senior year
Scholarship planning
Academic, social, and financial fit considerations
Understanding how income, assets, business ownership, remarriage, or multiple households may impact aid eligibility
Families receive personalized guidance and recommendations designed to help them move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Families who later enroll in full-service support will receive a $300 credit toward pricing.
Option 2:
Our Premium College Financial Prep Full Service Support is designed for families who want personalized, hands-on guidance throughout the college planning and financial aid process.
Many families begin working with us during 10th or 11th grade for strategic planning and continue through senior year. Others join us during 12th grade when financial aid applications, award letters, and college decisions become more immediate.
Support may include:
Personalized college financial strategy planning
Developing a financially smart college list
Projecting potential college costs before applications are submitted
FAFSA, CSS Profile, IDOC, and state aid support
Verification process guidance
Financial aid award letter reviews & analysis
Appeals & requests for additional funding
Scholarship search guidance
Student and parent loan guidance
Divorce & college planning support, if needed
Ongoing private support through July 31 following high school graduation
Thank you for your time and wisdom today! I spoke with my former husband and had a successful conversation sticking with your advice. I'm 90% certain that my daughter will land at her top choice college without too much more drama. You're the best!! R.C., NY
Option 3:
College Financial Prep also offers affordable group educational programs for parents who want ongoing guidance, support, and college planning education throughout the high school years. Join when you are ready. Stay till your child's graduation. All the same price.
Sunday Strategy Sessions are monthly educational sessions with additional monthly office hours designed to help parents better understand the college planning and financial aid process in a supportive group environment.
Topics may include:
How to Save Money on the Cost of College
Building a financially smart college list
FAFSA & CSS Profile guidance (including determining who the FAFSA parent is)
Scholarship search strategies
Understanding award letters & how to file appeals
Negotiating with the colleges
Student loan guidance
Reducing conflict (in one and two parent households)
Paying for college strategically
Reducing stress and avoiding mistakes
This program is educational in nature and designed to help parents become informed, feel supported, and more confident throughout the college planning process.
College Financial Prep specializes in working with separated, divorced, remarried, widowed and single parents navigating unique college planning and financial aid concerns. Our Sunday Strategy Sessions are open to all parents; married, divorced, widowed, etc who are interested in joining.
Schedule a free 10-minute introductory call to discuss your family’s situation and determine the best next step.
CEO of College Financial Prep