Where does your college path lead?
College student loan debt can cause you to put off important things like when to get married, having children, even retirement.
Can you afford to pay for college?
Knowing how much you can contribute to a college education is key to selecting a college you can afford.
How will you pay for college?
Our goal is to help you find a college path with minimal student loan debt incurred along the way.
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We teach students how to choose the right college, incur as little student loan debt as possible along the way, and protect your financial future.
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[vcj_heading heading=”h3″ style=”style1″ size=”default” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″]You can do this. We can help.[/vcj_heading][vcj_empty_space height=”30px”][vcj_heading_simple content2=”We believe that students can make good decisions when given the information to do so.” alignment=”left” color_text=”#6f7581″ weight=”500″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” line_height=”200%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”52px”][vcj_button text=”Explore more” url=”https://collegepathing.com/services/” target=”_self” alignment_mobile=”left” font_size=”16px” font_weight=”600″ radius=”4″ border_size=”2″ full=”” line_height=”56px” leftright_padding=”36px” text_color=”#8cc635″ background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#8cc635″ border_hover_color=”#8cc635″ animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″]
[vcj_empty_space height=”0px” height_tablet=”40px”][vcj_icon icon=”fa fa-credit-card” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”100px” icon_color=”#8cc635″ icon_hover_color=”#8cc635″ animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Estimate Debt” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” color_text=”#524e86″ weight=”600″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”15px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”15px”]How much debt will you likely accumulate if you go to a certain college?[/vcj_text_block]
[vcj_empty_space height=”0px” height_tablet=”40px”][vcj_icon icon=”icon-graduation” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”100px” icon_color=”#8cc635″ icon_hover_color=”#8cc635″ animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Future Impact” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” color_text=”#524e86″ weight=”600″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”15px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”15px”]Can you afford your student loan debt with your post-graduate salary?[/vcj_text_block]
[vcj_empty_space height=”80px” height_tablet=”40px”][vcj_icon icon=”icon-directions” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”100px” icon_color=”#8cc635″ icon_hover_color=”#8cc635″ animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Compare Options” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” color_text=”#524e86″ weight=”600″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”15px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”15px”]How does educational debt compare across different college options?[/vcj_text_block]
[vcj_empty_space height=”80px” height_tablet=”40px”][vcj_icon icon=”icon-eyeglass” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”100px” icon_color=”#8cc635″ icon_hover_color=”#8cc635″ animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Informed Decision-making” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” color_text=”#524e86″ weight=”600″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”15px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”15px”]You can make smart decisions when you understand the impacts they have to your future life.[/vcj_text_block]
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The Big Problem with Student Loan Debt
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[vcj_empty_space height=”0px” height_tablet=”40px”][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Smarter college choices ahead…” alignment=”left” color_text=”#8cc635″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”46px” responsive_size=”40px” line_height=”130%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”20px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”18px” line_height=”200%”]Starting out on your own can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be. Our goal is to provide you and your student with information to help your student make a smart financial decision in selecting a college or university.
We believe in the financial principles of Dave Ramsey (www.daveramsey.com) and living as debt free as possible. Our goal is to help every college student find an affordable path.[/vcj_text_block][vcj_empty_space height=”25px”]
[vcj_empty_space height=”29px”][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Our customers love what we do” heading=”h3″ alignment=”left” color_text=”#8cc635″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”46px” line_height=”130%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”29px”][vcj_heading_simple content2=”While experiences vary from person to person, these are quotes from both students and parents that we are particularly proud of.” heading=”h3″ alignment=”left” color_text=”#6f7581″ weight=”500″ italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” line_height=”200%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”70px” height_tablet=”50px”][vcj_button text=”Contact us” url=”https://collegepathing.com/contact-us” target=”_self” alignment_mobile=”left” font_size=”16px” font_weight=”600″ radius=”4″ border_size=”2″ full=”” line_height=”56px” leftright_padding=”36px” text_color=”#8cc635″ background_color=”#ffffff” border_color=”#8cc635″ animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”29px” height_tablet=”40px”]
[vcj_icon icon=”fa fa-quote-right” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”22px” icon_color=”#b9b4fd” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”20px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”16px” text_color=”#403f52″]The college evaluation and financial review helped me budget my money so that I could afford everything I needed without debt as a college student. It put me ahead of my peers with knowledge of how to be financially savvy as a young person. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to learn how to manage my money from such and financially intelligent woman.[/vcj_text_block][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Rowan, a student” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” line_height=”130%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”40px” height_tablet=”20px”]
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[vcj_icon icon=”fa fa-quote-right” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”22px” icon_color=”#b9b4fd” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”20px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”16px” text_color=”#403f52″]College Pathing guided our daughter and our family through the process of finding a college we could afford. My daughter learned so much about creating a budget and looking at the future instead of just the now in relation to her finances. Throughout the process, she helped us also look at the overall picture of what the 4 years of college would look like. We were able to have discussions with our daughter that were productive and positive, instead of arguing different sides. We were all able to look at the bigger picture of graduating, without debt and make a decision on colleges based on her desires and our collective monetary needs.[/vcj_text_block][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Lisa, a parent” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” line_height=”130%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”40px” height_tablet=”20px”]
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[vcj_icon icon=”fa fa-quote-right” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”22px” icon_color=”#b9b4fd” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”20px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”16px” text_color=”#403f52″]The college financial review helped me feel secure about choosing a college. I learned valuable lessons about budgeting and managing my money wisely. Overall, I feel I made a better choice in selecting a college that works best for me and my budget.[/vcj_text_block][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Tabytha, a student” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” line_height=”130%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”40px” height_tablet=”20px”]
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[vcj_icon icon=”fa fa-quote-right” alignment=”left” target=”_self” icon_size=”22px” icon_color=”#b9b4fd” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”20px”][vcj_text_block paragraph_whitespace=”1″ text_size=”16px” text_color=”#403f52″]Our high school senior was not willing to have any conversations about budgeting or choosing a college based on budget. We were very frustrated. We worked with College Pathing and what a difference it made! My daughter made a wise choice of college and is using the skills she learned. We sometimes even hear the language from the classes being used. Thank you, College Pathing![/vcj_text_block][vcj_heading_simple content2=”Lauren, a parent” heading=”h4″ alignment=”left” italic=”” size=”custom” desktop_size=”18px” line_height=”130%” animation_speed=”2″ animation_delay=”0″][vcj_empty_space height=”40px” height_tablet=”20px”]
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