THESE BRAND NEW WORKSHOPS AND INTENSIVES ARE BEING INTRODUCED BY COLLEGE FINANCIAL PREP. STAY TUNED FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE LIVE SESSIONS BELOW.
Planning for college today is complicated. Between financial aid, scholarships, essays, student loans, and choosing the right school, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—and worried about making expensive mistakes.
Our live online workshops and intensives provide clear guidance, expert advice, and practical strategies to help your child attend a great college—while saving as much as possible.
Each workshop focuses on a specific topic so you can learn exactly what you need. Our intensives go deeper, offering hands-on support to help you make real progress with immediate results.
✔ Live expert instruction
✔ Actionable strategies you can use right away
✔ Dedicated time for Q&A
✔ Recordings available
👉 Choose the sessions that fit your needs and start moving forward with confidence.
At College Financial Prep, we focus on three key areas:
Academic Fit – the right environment for your child to succeed
Social Fit – a place where they will feel comfortable and supported
Financial Fit – a college your family can realistically afford
Our 90-minute workshops help you understand how to navigate all three—while avoiding mistakes that can cost families thousands. These are affordable, expert-led sessions designed to help you avoid costly mistakes.
Our multi-day intensives take it a step further providing hands-on support designed to help you make real progress and potentially save thousands on the cost of college.
These are hands-on, guided sessions where you’ll actually complete key parts of the process—whether that’s building a college list, writing essays, or finishing financial aid applications.
👉 You won’t just learn—you’ll make real progress.
We offer a variety of workshops and hands-on bootcamps designed to support families through every stage of the college planning process.
Choose the topics that matter most to your family—or combine multiple sessions for a more comprehensive approach.
Each series includes both educational workshops and hands-on intensives, so you can choose the level of support that works best for you.
Build a strong foundation early. Learn how to create a balanced college list, understand admissions trends, and make informed decisions that align with your child’s goals—and your financial reality. Topics include:
Demystifying the Application Process
Tips for Building a Balanced College List
How To Project College Costs
Understand how to reduce the cost of college and avoid overpaying. Learn strategies around financial aid, scholarships and smart planning decisions that can save your family thousands. Bring your questions to our Money College Strategy Nights. Come for a single session or purchase a full access pass.
Designed specifically for separated and divorced parents. Learn how to navigate financial aid rules, communicate effectively, develop the right college list and position both households to reduce overall college costs and maximize savings.
Divorce & College Planning Introduction - FREE- Sunday, March 29 at 7:00pm EST; 4:00pm PST. Hosted by Divorce Support Network; Vicki Vollweiler presenting. All are welcome.
Divorce & College Planning 4-Week Strategy Intensive - Sundays, 4/12, 4/26, 3/3, 3/17 at 11:00am EST, 8:00am PST
Support your student through one of the most important parts of the application process. From brainstorming ideas to developing strong, authentic essays, we help students stand out. Topics include:
Navigating College Applications
Writing a College Essay That Stands Out
Developing an Exceptional Activity Resume
Navigate the financial aid process with confidence. Learn how to complete applications accurately, determine which parent should file, and avoid common—and costly—mistakes. Topics Include
Getting Ready To Apply For Financial Aid
Submitting FAFSA
Submitting CSS Profile
AVAILABLE FALL 2026
Go beyond the basics. Learn how to find legitimate, highly targeted scholarships. Then create a strategy, and improve your chances of securing additional funding directly from the colleges. Topics include:
Merit Scholarships and Need Based Aid, Filing Appeals
How to Find Targeted, Private Scholarships
How To Request Additional Funding From Colleges
Once offers arrive, know what to look for and what to do next. We guide you through comparing awards, identifying gaps, and requesting additional funding when appropriate.
How To Read Your Financial Aid Award Letter
Request Additional Funding
Develop A Strategy Before Making A Final Decision
Understand how to borrow for college the right way—without creating unnecessary long-term financial stress. We walk you through federal vs. private loan options, how much is reasonable to borrow, and how to structure loans for both students and parents.
Federal vs Private Loans
Student Loans vs Parent Loans
How To Apply For Loans
AVAILABLE EARLY JULY WHEN NEW INTEREST RATES BECOME AVAILABLE.
Support for unique circumstances including learning differences and non-traditional paths. Topics include:
Finding Colleges with Strong Support Programs
Transferring To A New College
Executive Functioning Support for Students
Every family’s situation is different.
If you’re unsure which workshop would be most helpful, or you are interested in one-on-one support working directly with College Financial Prep, you can schedule a free 10-minute consultation to discuss your child’s college plans and next steps.
Schedule Your Free Call Below.
CEO of College Financial Prep
College Advisor at College Financial Prep
Jeanmarie Wilson, M.S., Ed., is a seasoned college admissions expert with over 30 years as a high school counselor and 15 years as a private college consultant. A trusted presenter and advisor, she delivers clear, actionable guidance that helps families confidently navigate the college planning and application process.
All workshops are 90 minutes long with a 60 minute topic discussion and then an additional 30 minute for Q&A.
The fee for each 90 minute workshop is $79 each or you may purchase all in the workshop series for $299. To purchase an individual session, please click on the title of each workshop. To purchase access to all sessions, click the button below.
College Planning Foundations - Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
Financial Aid & Saving Money On The Cost Of College - Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
College Applications & Essays - Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
Divorce & College Planning - Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
Cost Reduction With Scholarships & Appeals - Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
Colleges With Strong Support Programs - Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
Take the first step toward navigating college planning and college funding with success! Courtesy of College Financial Prep