Expert college planning
for every family and every budget.

From a $4.99/month membership to a fully expert-guided service, College Aid Pro offers the right level of support for where your family is right now — start with a free consultation to find the right fit.

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★★★★★ Hundreds of thousands of families helped since 2017
Three ways to work with us

Pick the level of help your family needs.

Not sure which fits? Start with a free consultation — no commitment required.

Self-service software

MyCAP Premium

The college planning membership that shows your family's real net cost at 2,000+ colleges — every merit scholarship, every school, in one place.

$4.99 /month

Cancel anytime · Free tier available for up to 3 schools

  • Net cost projections at 2,000+ colleges
  • Every merit scholarship at every school
  • FAFSA & CSS Profile step-by-step guides
  • Bi-weekly live expert office hours
  • Member rates on all Expert Hours & packages
Best for
Families in any grade who want real data — net costs, scholarships, and affordability — to make informed decisions on their own.
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Expert-guided service

Wake Me When It's Over

College Aid Pro experts guide your family through FAFSA, CSS Profile, admissions strategy, and award letter appeals — from your first consultation through move-in day.

From $3,499

One-time fee · Sibling Discounts available · Free consultation available

  • Financial Aid Only — $3,499 one-time
  • Admissions Only — $3,999 one-time
  • Admissions + Financial Aid — $6,499 one-time
  • Beat-Our-Fee Guarantee on Financial Aid packages
  • 98.7% of families satisfied with results
Best for
Families who want this process handled by proven experts — with confidence from your first consultation through move-in day.
Our Promise
Beat-Our-Fee Guarantee*
"We beat our fee, or work for free!"
*Applies to Wake Me Financial Aid services. We identify ways for you to save more than our fee.
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Targeted expert help

À la Carte & Expert Hours

Scoped packages and Expert Hours for families who need targeted help on one specific task — without a full commitment.

From $299

Free consultation available · MyCAP Premium members save on every Expert Hour

  • FAFSA & CSS Profile Package — $1,499
  • Appeals & Paying the Bill Package — $1,999
  • Premier Essay & Application Review — $499
  • Admissions Expert Hour — $349
  • Financial Aid Expert Hour — $299
Best for
Families past the DIY stage who need an expert's eyes on one specific problem — an appeal, a FAFSA, an essay — without a full package.
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100K+
Families helped since 2017
2,000+
Colleges in our database
60,000+
Applications reviewed by our experts
98.7%
Family satisfaction rate
How it all fits together

Start anywhere. Upgrade when you're ready.

Most families start free, add MyCAP Premium for $4.99/month, layer in à la carte help when they need it, and upgrade to full service for senior year.

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Free Consultation
Understand your options — no commitment required.
$4.99/mo
MyCAP Premium
Research tools, net cost data, expert office hours, and member discounts.
From $299
À la Carte & Expert Hours
Targeted help on FAFSA, appeals, essays, or admissions — exactly what you need.
From $3,499
Wake Me When It's Over
Expert guidance on FAFSA, admissions, and appeals — from your first consultation through move-in day.

Not sure where to start? Browse by grade level.

Every College Aid Pro service is available at every grade. If you'd rather start with where your student is right now, browse services by grade below.

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