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Not every family needs a full-service package. College Aid Pro offers scoped à la carte packages with real deliverables — and individual 1:1 expert sessions — so you get the right level of help without paying for what you don't need.

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À la carte packages & Expert Hours

Pick the help you need — nothing more.

College Aid Pro delivers targeted, expert-led results at every price point. MyCAP Premium members ($4.99/month) always pay less.

Financial Aid

FAFSA & CSS Profile Package

We complete your financial aid forms accurately and on time — maximizing your eligibility for grants, scholarships, and institutional aid.

$1,499 one-time
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completed for your family
  • CSS Profile completed — required by 400+ private colleges
  • SAI reduction strategies to maximize your aid eligibility
  • State and institutional aid form guidance
  • Deadline tracking — no missed aid windows
  • Amendments and updates if your financial situation changes

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Financial Aid

Appeals & Paying the Bill Package

Your first award letter is rarely the final word. We craft your appeal and guide you through managing and repaying the college bill.

$1,999 one-time
  • Line-by-line award letter review — grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study
  • Custom appeal strategy built around your specific situation
  • Guided appeal letter drafting — making the strongest possible case
  • Comparison of competing offers for leverage in negotiations
  • Student loan evaluation — low-interest options from our curated list
  • Many families win $10,000–$30,000 more per year after an expert-guided appeal

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Admissions Expert Hours powered by The Princeton Review

*College Aid Pro is not affiliated with Princeton University.

Admissions

Premier Essay & Application Review

$499
one-time

Detailed feedback on your essays and application from a former admissions professional.

  • Detailed feedback on your Common App essay or personal statement
  • Guidance on up to four supplemental essays
  • Full application review from an admissions insider's perspective
  • Actionable edits to strengthen narrative and positioning

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Admissions

Admissions Counseling Strategy Session

$349
per session
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One-hour virtual session with a Princeton Review College Counselor covering your specific admissions questions.

  • College list review and school selection strategy
  • Application positioning and narrative coaching
  • Waitlist, deferral, and decision support guidance
  • Delivered by a Princeton Review College Counselor

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Financial Aid

Scholarship & Financial Aid Strategy Session

$299
per session

One-hour virtual session with a College Aid Pro expert focused on maximizing your scholarships and aid eligibility.

  • Merit scholarship opportunity mapping at your target schools
  • SAI estimate and need-based vs. merit aid strategy
  • Filing timeline and priority deadline guidance
  • Delivered by a College Aid Pro college planning expert

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MyCAP Premium Members Pay Less on Every Service

A MyCAP Premium membership ($4.99/month, cancel anytime) unlocks discounted rates on every à la carte package and 1:1 session — plus bi-weekly Expert Hours included with every membership.

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Discounts on every package and session Members pay reduced rates across all à la carte services — the membership pays for itself quickly.
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Bi-weekly Expert Hours (free with membership) Live Q&A with College Aid Pro experts every two weeks — included with every Premium membership.
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Net cost data at 2,000+ colleges See your family's real out-of-pocket cost before you book — so you come into every session fully prepared.
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Preferred pricing on Wake Me When It's Over Members get reduced rates on full-service packages starting at $3,499 if you decide you want expert guidance on every step.
Family stories

Targeted help. Real results.

★★★★★

"We enrolled in the Appeals & Paying the Bill package after receiving our daughter's first award letter. Our advisor found leverage we never would have seen. The school came back with $18,000 more per year — the package paid for itself 36 times over."

Appeals & Paying the Bill Package

★★★★★

"The FAFSA & CSS Profile Package was worth every dollar. Our advisor found two errors we never would have caught on our own. We're MyCAP Premium members now — the member discount made the package even easier to justify."

FAFSA & CSS Profile Package — MyCAP Premium Member

★★★★★

"Brian's essay review completely transformed my son's application. He got into his first-choice school with a merit scholarship we didn't expect. The Premier Essay & Application Review is the best money we spent this entire process."

Premier Essay & Application Review

★★★★★

"The free consultation alone was eye-opening. In 30 minutes our advisor mapped out exactly where we were leaving money on the table. We signed up for the Financial Aid Strategy Session the same day."

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a College Aid Pro à la carte package and a session?

À la carte packages ($1,499–$1,999) are scoped engagements with defined deliverables — like completing your FAFSA and CSS Profile, or building and executing your full appeal strategy. Expert Hours ($299–$499) are focused one-hour expert calls for strategy, guidance, and feedback. Both are discounted for MyCAP Premium members ($4.99/month).

Do MyCAP Premium members get discounts on à la carte packages and sessions?

Yes. MyCAP Premium membership ($4.99/month, cancel anytime) includes discounted rates on all à la carte packages and Expert Hours. Membership also includes bi-weekly live Expert Hours at no extra charge, net cost projections at 2,000+ colleges, step-by-step FAFSA and CSS Profile guides, and the MyCAP Member Academy.

Is the Admissions Counseling Strategy Session from The Princeton Review?

Yes. The Admissions Counseling Strategy Session ($349) is delivered in partnership with The Princeton Review. You'll meet one-on-one with a Princeton Review College Counselor for a focused hour covering school list strategy, application positioning, and admissions guidance. College Aid Pro is not affiliated with Princeton University.

Can College Aid Pro really help win more financial aid?

Yes. College Aid Pro's Appeals & Paying the Bill Package specializes in financial aid appeal strategy. A well-crafted appeal can result in $10,000–$30,000 more per year in financial aid. The FAFSA & CSS Profile Package prevents costly errors that reduce aid eligibility before you even receive an award letter. College Aid Pro's services are backed by a Beat-Our-Fee Guarantee on qualifying packages.

How do à la carte services compare to Wake Me When It's Over?

À la carte packages and sessions are for families who need targeted expert help on specific tasks. Wake Me When It's Over ($3,499–$6,499 one-time) is the expert-guided service where College Aid Pro's team works alongside your family on every step — FAFSA, CSS Profile, admissions strategy, and appeals — from your first Expert Hour through move-in day. Many families start with MyCAP Premium, layer in à la carte services when the stakes are highest, and upgrade to Wake Me When It's Over for full support.

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