College Budget Planning Workbook

Stop guessing. Start planning. Protect your family from college debt.
Nearly 40% of students drop out or transfer due to financial stress. The College Budget Planning Workbook is your family’s first line of defense against that outcome. This step-by-step guide helps you calculate exactly what you can afford before the first application is even sent—saving time, money, and heartache.
This workbook is more than just a budgeting tool—it’s a reality check that empowers families to match dreams with financial readiness. You’ll walk away with a clear college budget, a realistic understanding of your financial aid eligibility, and confidence that you’re choosing schools you can actually afford.
Perfect for:
✔️ Families starting the college search
✔️ Parents worried about affording college
✔️ Students considering private or out-of-state schools
✔️ First-gen or financially cautious families
Inside the workbook:
✅ Yearly Contribution Calculator
✅ Step-by-step Federal Student Aid Estimator walkthrough
✅ Real-life aid scenarios using SAI (Student Aid Index) examples
✅ College affordability checklist
✅ Clear next steps to guide your search
Avoid heartbreak. Eliminate surprises. Make smarter college decisions.
The earlier you do the math, the better the outcome.