Every guide is personalized to your student, timeline, and family finances. Educational information only — not financial advice.
Features | Snapshot | Plan | Playbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Getting oriented before you dig in | Families ready to work the aid and scholarship system | Households that want the complete picture, loans included |
| Get Snapshot | Get Plan | Get Playbook | |
| Sample Plan See an example of what you'll receive | View Sample | View Sample | View Sample |
| Number of Questions | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Analysis Depth | Brief | Moderate | Extensive |
| Microsite | Summary site | Summary site with analysis | Summary site with analysis, checklist and calendar |
| Financing Options, Ranked Your realistic options scored by impact for your situation | |||
| Cost Reality Check Sticker vs. net price for the school types you're considering | |||
| Deadline Timeline FAFSA, state grants, and scholarship windows on one calendar | |||
| Aid Programs Explained FAFSA, Pell, state grants, and institutional aid — the mechanics | — | ||
| Scholarship Strategy Merit, local, and niche scholarships — and award negotiation | — | ||
| Savings Vehicles 529s and alternatives matched to your timeline and state | — | ||
| Loan Guide Federal loan types, sensible limits, and private-loan cautions | — | — | |
| School Cost Comparison Your school paths compared side by side with the levers that matter | — | — | |
| The Family Money Plan Who pays what, the conversations to have, and gap plans | — | — | |
| Pitfalls & Fine Print The mistakes that cost families real money | — | — |
Getting oriented before you dig in
5 questions • Brief analysis
Summary site
Families ready to work the aid and scholarship system
9 questions • Moderate analysis
Summary site with analysis
Households that want the complete picture, loans included
14 questions • Extensive analysis
Summary site with analysis, checklist and calendar