College Financial Prep

Many families are surprised to learn that applying for financial aid is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to saving money on the cost of college. Merit scholarships, strategic college selection, appeals, and understanding how different colleges award aid can all make a significant difference.

Want to learn more? Either download our free College Planning Timeline or schedule a Free Call when you visit www.CollegeFinancialPrep.com

College Planning & Financial Aid Help for Families and Divorced Parents | College Financial Prep Personalized college planning and financial aid guidance for families, students, and divorced parents. Get expert help with FAFSA, scholarships, admissions, and more.

❓Will my ex's income affect my child's financial aid?

It's one of the most common questions separated and divorced parents ask me...and the answer isn't always straightforward.

When it comes to college planning, divorced, separated and remarried families often face a different set of rules than they expect. Understanding those rules early can help families make more informed decisions about college affordability, financial aid, scholarships, and student loans.

I recently joined the Divorce Happens Podcast, hosted by Olivia Howell with Fresh Starts Registry to discuss:

🎓 How divorce impacts financial aid eligibility
🎓 FAFSA and CSS Profile requirements
🎓 What happens when one parent is less involved in the college planning process
🎓 Strategies to maximize aid and reduce college costs
🎓 Ways families can avoid unnecessary debt while helping their children pursue their educational goals

Whether your planning for your divorce agreement or your child is already preparing to apply to college, the earlier you understand the financial side of the process, the more options you'll have.

Thank you to Fresh Starts Registry and the Divorce Happens Podcast for the opportunity to have this important conversation.

🎙 Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-you-need-to-know-about-college-planning/id1750848914?i=1000771708637

If you're a divorced parent, what's your biggest question about paying for college? I'd love to hear it.

Everything You Need to Know About College Planning and Divorce with Vicki Vollweiler Podcast Episode · Divorce Happens · June 8 · 15m

This Sunday, June 7, join in for a FREE workshop, "How To Save Money and Reduce Stress When Planning For College."

Reserve your spot today at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/POTUUhEGQq2qYnmr_MYTWA

Live Q&A is welcome!
Sunday, June 7; 7pm ET; 4pm PT
Replay available for all who registered

This workshop is designed for parents of all high school students where we'll discuss practical strategies for both the financial and emotional sides of the college planning journey.

🎓 Parents… college planning is known to be both financially and emotionally stressful. It can be very overwhelming when navigating two households, financial aid, communication challenges, and uncertainty about who pays for what.

You are not alone. 💙

Join me and Melissa Schwartzman for a FREE live workshop:
How To Save Money & Reduce Stress When Preparing For College

This is a general college planning workshop for all parents, but we’ll also touch on concerns many divorced and separated families face during the process.

We’ll discuss:
✔️ Saving money on college
✔️ Financial aid & common mistakes
✔️ Parent/teen stress & communication
✔️ Student loans & overlooked planning strategies
✔️ Creating a balanced college list
✔️ Live Q&A

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 7 PM ET | 4 PM PT
💻 Live on Zoom
🎥 Replay available if you register

Reserve your free spot here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/POTUUhEGQq2qYnmr_MYTWA

Fresh Starts Registry, Divorce Support Network & Registry