Hi! I’m Melissa.

My goal is to help you along the college journey with one goal in mind: To smash costs to smithereens.

Let’s go!

I’m a longtime undergraduate admission professional, personal finance writer, editor, wife and parent of two (very!) busy kiddos. 

I hatched my site after listening to hundreds of families’ needs and wants. They all have one goal — to match a dream college with an even dreamier price tag. Believe it or not, it’s not a unicorn, pie-in-the-sky, once-in-a-million occurrence.

Your child CAN get a bachelor’s degree without paying for it forever.

I know because I’ve seen it, lived it and watched students paying for college — hundreds of students.

You can be comfortable with college costs.

Let me show you how.

Melissa did a great job working with Ashley. She was detailed with her work and was willing to help Ashley achieve her goals. 

Melissa was a listening ear and someone to turn to, and it’s partly due to Melissa’s caring heart that Ashley finished her bachelor’s degree in athletic training. 

Melissa’s compassion and detailed work is exceptional. She can work with any family (and any student working toward any goal around the cost of college).

— Beth and Dale Wiersema, Illinois