Divorce makes college planning more complex. In this episode, Vicki explains the 2024 FAFSA changes, student loan rules, and how to find scholarships that actually make a difference. She also shares client stories where strategic planning saved families thousands—even hundreds of thousands—on college costs.

What you'll learn

• Why the parent providing more financial support (not the custodial parent) now files the FAFSA
• How CSS Profile schools may require financial info from both households
• Student loan basics: limits, subsidized vs. unsubsidized, and upcoming changes for parents
• Smart scholarship strategies—what to prioritize, what to skip, and how to avoid wasted effort
• The impact of remarriage on financial aid and why timing matters

With the right strategy, you can lower college costs, protect your retirement, and reduce conflict during and after divorce. You don't have to figure this out alone.

👤 Meet Our Guest:

Vicki Vollweiler is the founder of College Financial Prep and author of "College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents." She has spent years helping families save thousands on the cost of college through college planning, financial aid, scholarships, and appeals. Her specialty is working with divorced and separated parents, offering guidance as a neutral third party so they can feel supported and confident while planning for their child's future.

You can find Vicki here:

• Website: https://www.collegefinancialprep.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeFinancialPrep/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegefinancialprep

🎙️ Your Host:

Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA® CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.

For Rhonda and her company, the Women's Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn't just about running the numbers. It's about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.

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