Paying Less for College Is Possible.

We’ll help you secure your child’s higher education — and give you peace of mind. 

 

✓ Create a Plan

✓ Reduce Stress & Anxiety

✓ Minimize College Debt

 

College planning is exciting yet it can be a bit intimidating


  • You’re worried about looming college costs.

  • You don’t want to disappoint your child. 

  • You don’t want decisions you make now to delay or jeopardize your retirement.  

  • You’re not sure where to begin.

 

 Take a breath. We’re here to help.

At Tuition Solutions Now, we can help you create a plan to pay for college and keep your debt — and stress levels — as low as possible.

Create a Budget that Works

Not sure how much you can afford to pay for college? You’re not alone. We’ll look at your income and resources, and help you create a budget that makes paying for your child’s college a reality.

Find Affordable Colleges

Guess what, not every college is worth the top-dollar price. We’ll help you and your child find affordable schools based on your budget and anticipated need-based and merit aid—before your child starts submitting applications.

Complete the Nitty Gritty Details

There are many moving parts to the college funding process. We’ll walk you through each one of them, from calculating your child’s Student Aid Index (previously the Expected Family Contribution), financial aid forms in the fall to acceptances in the spring.

What Parents Are Saying

 

“I am new to all of this college stuff. My son is a senior and we are in go mode with college applications and financial planning. Stephen was and is so very helpful and knows so much about the ins and outs of all of it. He is kind, takes his time and makes sure you understand. I am so grateful to him and all he did to help. I highly recommend him!”

- Amber B.

“Steve Shapiro provides an excellent service that is well worth the money. He de-mystified the college financial aid process, and took a lot of the stress out of what would have otherwise been a very stressful process. And, the end result is that both my children got to go to the colleges they were most excited about, with enough aid to make it work. Steve understands all these systems very well, and opened up to us possibilities that it was unlikely I would have figured out on my own. Highly recommended!”

- Sarah Y.

 

Pick The Plan That’s Right for You

Hourly

At $150

For someone who has a handle on college funding but would like occasional support. Or, someone who would like to choose the specic areas of support they need most.

  • Any services offered in College Cost Reduction Plan
  • Flexibility to choose support where it’s needed most
  • Added value at no charge:
    - Scholarship Strategies book by Jean O'Toole

College Cost Reduction Plan

For someone who is looking for assistance in all phases of the college funding process.

  • Calculate what colleges expect you to pay
  • Strategies to qualify for more need based aid
  • Help establish your college budget
  • Private Scholarship Coaching
  • Analyze college list for affordability, after estimated need-based and merit aid
  • Review FAFSA & CSS Profile before filing
  • Analyze and compare offers
  • Develop appeal strategy where appropriate
  • Discuss college funding plan including borrowing options
  • Added value at no charge:
    - Imagine Scholarships OR
    - Method Learning Test Prep
    - Sibling Discount

Academic and Financial

For the family that desires help in all aspects of the application and funding processes.

  • College Cost Reduction Plan features, plus:
  • Career Assessment
  • Help choosing a major
  • College Selection
  • Completion of FAFSA & CSS Profile
  • Deadline Tracking
  • Added value at no charge:
    - Imagine Scholarships OR
    - Method Learning Test Prep
    - Sibling Discount

Ask about our money back guarantee

 Ready to get started?

In three easy steps, we’ll map out a path for funding college.

 

1

Book a free 30-minute call or zoom.

There’s no obligation required. During our first meeting, we’ll help answer your college funding questions and share as many helpful resources as possible. We’ll also let you know what it might be like to work together.

2

Share information about your family.

We’ll learn about your family’s finances and make recommendations that work for your unique situation.

3

Make a Realistic Plan

We’ll use a combination of financial, tax and college planning strategies to create a realistic plan to pay for college. We’ll also show you how you can send your child to college without taking on excessive debt or jeopardizing your retirement.