Free 3-minute scorecardPay for college without wrecking your retirement
See exactly where your family stands on college funding. Get a clear, personalized read on your strategy, your savings, and your next move.
Free. 15 quick questions. No jargon, no sales pitch.
This year alone, the families I worked with saved more than $1 million, combined, on college.
A real picture of your family's college plan
Your funding strategy
See whether your current plan reduces costs or quietly sets your child up for crippling debt.
Fit and affordability
Learn if your teen's college list balances the right fit with the real financial consequences.
Retirement protection
Find out if college costs are on track to eat into the savings you'll need later.
Aid and scholarships
Discover how to maximize aid and merit money even if you aren't considered low income.
A practical backup plan
Know what you'd do if aid offers come in lower than you hoped.
The family conversation
Check whether you've aligned as a family on loans, limits, and long-term consequences.
Free. 15 quick questions. Takes about 3 minutes.
Clarity in about three minutes
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Answer 15 questions
Quick, plain-English questions about your family's college funding situation.
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Get your score
See instantly whether your confidence lands low, medium, or high.
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Know your next move
Walk away with a clear read on where to focus first and what to fix.

Guidance from someone who's done it himself
Michael Korch spent 32 years in tech, holds a finance degree and a UW Foster MBA, and saved over $40,000 putting his own twins through college. As a college funding specialist, he's filled out the forms, written the appeals, and run these numbers for hundreds of families across the country.
Families who found their footing
Extremely helpful during what can be a stressful time. He'd get 10 stars from me if that were an option here.
I am writing with fantastic news! I got an email today stating that Loyola has awarded Dylan an additional Directors Award, which is a $4,000 per year scholarship, renewable for all four years. I am so, so grateful!
Questions parents ask
Find out where your family really stands
Take the free College Funding Scorecard and get clarity before the next tuition bill lands.