For Parents of High School Students
Protect Your Family From Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt can stay with a graduate for decades. Smart families don't pay sticker price — they find the real cost before writing the check.
The Real Cost is Hidden. We Reveal It.
Sticker Price
$321,000
Example: 4 years at a high-cost university
Example Net Price
$67,000
Example: after grants and scholarships
Illustrative example, not a real family or quote. What you pay depends on your income and the school.
AP and CLEP credit can replace $6,500 to $30,000+ in tuition, depending on how many whole semesters the credit finishes early and the school's tuition
Everything You Need to Make the Smartest Decision
Net Price Reveal
See what you'll actually pay at every college — not the inflated sticker price. Personalized to your family's income.
Scholarship Matching
Search 23,000+ scholarships filtered by your student's GPA, major, state, and background. Stop missing free money.
CLEP Credit Savings
A passing CLEP exam (College Board's $97 exam fee plus a test-center fee) can replace a 3-credit class at colleges that accept it. We show which credits each college accepts.
Deadline Tracker
Never miss an application, scholarship, or FAFSA deadline. Automated reminders keep your family on track.
Family Collaboration
Invite your spouse, student, or grandparents. Everyone stays on the same page with shared college lists. Included with Plus ($39/month).
Award Letter Comparison
Compare financial aid packages side by side. Know which offer is truly the best deal — not just the biggest number.
How It Works
Build Your Profile
Enter GPA, test scores, preferences, and family income in a short form.
Get Real Numbers
See net prices, scholarship matches, and CLEP savings for every school on your list.
Make a Smart Choice
Compare offers, track deadlines, and choose the best value — with confidence.
Stop Overpaying for College Guidance
Private Counselor
Thousands
Limited availability, one person's opinion
College Decoded
$19/month
6,500+ colleges, 23,000+ scholarships, 24/7 access
Plans start at $19/month (Basic). Family sharing and the parent dashboard come with Plus at $39/month.
You Found the Real Cost Before Writing the Check
Smart families plan ahead. See published college costs free, and your family's net price with Basic.
Free to search. No credit card required to start.
Deadlines don't wait. FAFSA, scholarships, and early decision dates are approaching.