*Specializing in complex family dynamics
No cost. Always confidential.
At College Financial Prep, we help families succeed in both College Admissions and Financial Aid.
A recent client was admitted to University of Miami through Early Decision and is now saving $250,000!!!
Hi! I’m Vicki Vollweiler, founder of College Financial Prep and a parent just like you. I know first hand how overwhelming college costs can feel, especially when dealing with divorce or other difficult life transitions. With decades of professional experience and a deep understanding of the financial aid system, I’ve helped families reduce the cost of college by tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars while minimizing financial mistakes, emotional conflict, and stress during an already overwhelming life transition.
Now, I’m here to help you do the same!
Everyone's family and financial situation is different which is why planning and paying for college can feel overwhelming. Don't lose out on missed opportunities or free money! Get the guidance you are looking for so that you can ensure that your child maximizes their college admissions success while at the same time minimizing your college costs. Let's plan strategically together!
College Financial Prep makes the process clear and manageable:
1️⃣ Our College Advisor and our Essay Specialist work with you and your child to develop a College List, write personal statements and supplemental essays, create resumes and submit all college applications.
2️⃣ We review your finances and your family dynamics and develop a plan with you that will help you send your child to their dream college while also saving you money on the cost of college. We guide you through each step to ensure that you are maximizing aid while minimizing costs.
3️⃣ We provide expert guidance so you can feel confident and stress-free every step of the way.
When finances or family dynamics are complex, small missteps can cost thousands of dollars—sometimes permanently. This is where strategy matters.
Regardless of Household Income
This easy-to-use tool includes top scholarship databases and space to track deadlines, award amounts and more. Customize it to fit your needs—and help to maximize opportunities!
Ideal for families who want complete support with everything — College Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Student Loans and more.
We guide your throughout and take care of the details so you can be stress-free while you focus on enjoying your student's remaining time while still in high school.
→ Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate students and working parents
→ Ability to focus on just one or all areas of college planning
→ Payment plans and discounts for payment in full may be available depending on the client's needs.
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Divorced, separated, remarried, or a single parent? We understand how complicated college planning can be in these situations. We wrote the book College Planning For Divorced & Widowed Parents, available on Amazon.
We’ll help you determine which parent should file FAFSA, how assets affect financial aid, and how to best move forward with (or without) your co-parent — all while saving thousands of dollars.
→ Learn more at about College Financial Prep's Divorce & College Planning services.
Prefer to work at your own pace? Explore our easy-to-follow online resources.
You’ll find videos, checklists, and worksheets that help you complete financial aid forms, search for scholarships, and plan for college costs.
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Step 1: Start with a free conversation
Step 2: Get clarity on your situation.
Step 3: Choose the level of support that fits your needs. Sometimes a one hour session is all that is recommended.
There’s no pressure—and no obligation.
Are you a CDFA®, Attorney, Mediator, Financial Advisor, Financial Coach, College Consultant, Human Resources or School Representative?
Partner with College Financial Prep to help your clients and families navigate college planning and college costs with confidence.
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College planning is one of the largest financial decisions families make—and one of the most emotional.
Parents work with College Financial Prep because they want:
Clear explanations
Thoughtful guidance
Honest answers
Someone who understands both the financial and human side of college planning
You deserve support that reflects your reality.
Book your free call today to learn how we can help your family plan for college, reduce college costs, find scholarships, and feel confident about paying for college.
This easy-to-use tool includes top scholarship databases and space to track deadlines, award amounts and more. Customize it to fit your needs—and help to maximize opportunities!
Hundreds of Thousands Saved: Our clients regularly reduce their college costs by many thousands — and some by six figures.
Tailored for Your Needs: Married, never married, separated, divorced, widowed, remarried — we help you plan for savings based on your household.
We Work With Parents First: You handle the money. We help you protect it.
Proven Admissions Support: Our College Advisory team helps students earn acceptances—while we ensure families can afford them.
Expert-Led, Empathy-Driven: We combine financial expertise with compassion. Because we’ve been there, too.
We Offer:
College Cost Projections - before your student applies
Financial Aid Guidance with both FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your aid
Scholarship Searches from both the institutions and from "hard to find" private sources
Understand and compare financial aid offers
File Appeals & Negotiate for more aid to help you save even more
Student Loan Guidance with federal loans, private loans
Divorce & College Planning expertise. Save Thousands and Reduce Stress.
We understand the unique challenges of planning for college after divorce or during separation. That’s why we offer:
Neutral Third-Party Guidance & Mediation between co-parents
Customized Financial Aid Strategy for separated, divorced and blended families
Expert Support for FAFSA & CSS Profile, including who files what and when
Appeals & Negotiations for more aid after award letters
Experience with Complex Family Dynamics, offering guidance that simplifies complicated financial and legal considerations.
Clear Communication so both parents understand the financial impact
Our experience with College Financial Prep has been great; far exceeding our expectations! Vicki’s knowledge and engagement continues to be a value to us through this process and continues to be following the acceptance letter. I have used other providers for my oldest daughter, now graduating college and Vicki is definitely superior.
College Financial Prep is always available when we need, flexible in scheduling, offering great direction and advice, and an overall pleasure to work with.
L.F. Huntington, NY
College Financial Prep exceeded my expectations and was more than worth the investment. Vicki called my son's school with me, asked questions I wouldn't have thought of and protected me from potential financial liability I couldn't have foreseen. She helped make a complicated situation simpler. I slept better last night because of her.
Jodi R., CT
“We Saved Over $200,000 on Our Son’s College—Together.”
Janet and Mark were amicably divorced and both remarried when they came to College Financial Prep. Their shared goal? Give their son a top-tier education without sacrificing their financial stability.
By working collaboratively and strategically, we helped them build a smart college list, apply for merit aid, and target schools with generous financial packages. The result? Over $200,000 in savings at their son’s #1 private college.
Even in divorce, aligned planning can lead to major savings—and a debt-free future for your child.
Have concerns about paying for college? Schedule a free 10-minute call to learn how we can help you and your family save money.
Call College Financial Prep today!
Let’s talk through how I can support your unique situation—so you don’t just save money but gain peace of mind.
Founder of College Financial Prep & Author of College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents
Vicki Vollweiler is a nationally recognized college financial consultant, speaker, and author who has helped families save tens of thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands on the cost of college.
As founder of College Financial Prep, she specializes in supporting parents—including those who are divorced or widowed—through financial aid, scholarships, appeals, and student loans. With both personal experience and professional expertise, her approach is strategic, compassionate, and practical.
Vicki’s book, College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents, has made her a trusted resource for parents, counselors, and divorce professionals alike. Whether you need step-by-step support or a few key answers, Vicki is here to make college planning less stressful—and more affordable.
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