Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC

College Funding and Financial Aid Expert, CEO, College Financial Prep

When I got divorced, my kids were 3 and 5. Fast forward 12 years later and the 5 year-old started applying to colleges. To say I was clueless is an understatement. I had no idea how we were going to pay for all four years. I was unsure of what the best colleges were for him. I had no clue what a FAFSA was (to this day the most complicated form I’ve ever filled out). And I didn’t know how to answer the question: “How much am I obligated by law to pay and how much is my ex going to contribute?”

How I wish I’d have known Divorce and College Planning Expert, Vicki Vollweiler! Vicki, who works with divorcing and divorced parents all over the country, can help you with everything I stated above, and can also help with college applications and essays, AND loves helping parents and students save money. She can help you with budgeting, scholarship opportunities, and even help you emotionally handle the stress that college brings. I am thrilled to have Vicki as a DGS trusted professional because I know she will help countless parents in the DGS community, as well as their children.

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About Vicki

Vicki Vollweiler is the Founder of College Financial Prep. With her MBA (and life/divorce coach training), she helps parents maximize savings on the cost of college.

Services offered include:
* College planning
* Merit and Need Based Scholarship Searches
* Financial Aid Form Preparation (FAFSA, CSS Profile, state forms)
* Appeals & Negotiations
* Student Loan guidance
* Extenuating circumstances such as divorce and job loss

It all started with my own personal story. I was a Financial/Divorce Coach who helped people attain goals, specifically with regards to their personal finances. As clients started to ask me how they were going to afford the cost of college, my own son was approaching high school and I certainly wanted the best for my son!

I knew that I wanted to spend the least amount of money necessary to ensure, both, his success and happiness while allowing me to maintain my bank account and not go into debt. I know that we all want the absolute best for our children, especially, when preparing for college. The key is to be informed, strategic and detail oriented so that you can maximize savings on the cost of college. If you’re unsure how to proceed, don’t potentially lose thousands and thousands of dollars. College Financial Prep was created to guide families through the maze of college financial aid.

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What people are saying about Vicki

“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., Connecticut

“I highly recommend working with Vicki from College Financial Prep as she is professional and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of student loans and financing for college. She is honest and very personable, making a rather daunting experience much easier to deal with. Every parent wants the best in education for their child, and most of us do not necessarily know how to pay for that college experience. Vicki expertly guides you through the process of saving for and paying for college in a way that makes sense and is manageable. I truly think she is a must-use resource for every parent of a college-bound child, regardless of your financial status.”

– R.K. Brooklyn, NY

“I have been working with Vicki and Jeanmarie since the beginning of this school year and it has been a game changer. Both Vicki and Jeanmarie make themselves so accessible. I have never had a problem reaching them directly and when I leave a message the response time is very short! They have both brought an expertise to a daunting process that has left me feeling supported and confident that I would not miss things that I needed to consider or take care of. At the beginning I felt I was given a comprehensive overview of the many things that needed to happen along with a timeline. Jeanmarie and Vicki would proactively reach out to me to see how I was doing and make sure that I was on track. They are both so pleasant to deal with and our meetings are thorough and never rushed. Throughout this overwhelming process I have not felt overwhelmed but calm and in great hands. I would say that working with College Financial Prep is, without a doubt, a very worthwhile investment.”

– R.F. Northport, NY

“Vicki is the best!! Very knowledgeable and does not mind all the questions about the process. She covers everything and makes it so easy on you!! If you want the paperwork done right. I highly recommend her services.”

– F. C. Massapequa, NY

“Thank you, Vicki for being such a wealth of knowledge! And an incredible resource for all things college finances! It was the BEST DAY EVER when my son got that scholarship to IU! Your advice made it happen! Ty!”

– J.S., Michigan

“To all of my friends who have juniors and Seniors in high school, I highly recommend College Financial Prep. Vicki is very knowledgeable about navigating the college financial process and helped us save money!”

– L.D., Wilmington, NC

“Vicki Vollweiler of College Financial Prep is an expert in the field of everything related to affording colleges. Vicki helped me formulate a list of colleges based on cost projections, determined scholarships to apply for and assisted with CSS/FAFSA forms. Vicki worked with me to uncover my families’ individual needs and formulate a plan to meet those needs. I highly recommend College Financial Prep!”

– E. W., Norwalk, CT

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