San Diego's Premier
College Funding Advisors
Expert guidance, personalized funding strategies, and access to scholarships — so your student can focus on their future, not finances.
It's More Than Financial Aid.
It's Your Student's Future.
College Funding Solutions is a full-service college planning firm with a passion for results and families. Since 1994, we've partnered with over 200,000 families to navigate the complex world of college funding. Our success comes from aligning ourselves with our clients' goals and always finding a way to make college affordable.
Inquire About ServicesEvery Family Has a Story. We Know How to Fund It.
Longstanding relationships with colleges, financial aid offices, and scholarship providers give us real-time intelligence on funding opportunities — resulting in more aid, better packages, and lower costs for your family.
- FAFSA, CSS Profile & Aid Optimization Specialists
- Real-Time Scholarship Data & Matching
- Award Letter Appeals — Southwestern U.S.
The Top Reasons Families Trust Our Team.
Three decades of expertise, integrity-driven results, and dedicated advisory services that set us apart in college funding.
Expert FAFSA & CSS Profile Analysis
We determine your Student Aid Index and implement proven strategies to lower it — unlocking significantly more need-based financial aid for your student.
Inquire About ServicesMerit Scholarship Discovery
Over 1.5 million scholarships are awarded each year — many go unclaimed. We guide families to secure the specific scholarships your student qualifies for.
Inquire About ServicesStrategic Asset Positioning
Identify assets and 529 plans that count against your student on the FAFSA. We reposition your finances to maximize aid eligibility without sacrificing your goals.
Inquire About ServicesAward Letter Appeals & Negotiation
Not satisfied with a financial aid offer? We analyze award letters line-by-line and craft compelling, data-backed appeals to maximize your package.
Inquire About ServicesFour Steps to
College Savings
A proven process that has helped over 200,000 families lower their college costs.
Free Consultation
We meet with your family to understand your financial situation and create a personalized roadmap.
Financial Analysis
Using our Dollars & Sense platform, we analyze finances to determine your Student Aid Index.
Strategic Planning
We lower your expected contribution, position assets favorably, and identify qualifying scholarships.
Maximize Awards
We review all award letters, craft appeals when needed, and ensure maximum possible aid.
Powerful Planning
Tools at Your Fingertips
A suite of integrated tools to simplify every aspect of the college planning journey.
Naviance Test Prep
Give your student a competitive edge with tailored SAT/ACT study plans, interactive lessons, and practice exams.
Naviance Platform
Navigate college and career decisions with personalized recommendations and academic planning aligned with goals.
Dollars & Sense
Our proprietary tool developed over 30 years to analyze your situation, determine aid eligibility, and identify impacting assets.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Without proper planning, families leave thousands on the table every year.
financial challenges
many go unclaimed
with our strategies
Meet the Expert.
Decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for every family.
Bill Dutton
Financial Adviser & Fiduciary
Bill helps families navigate the complex world of college funding by advising on assets that impact FAFSA eligibility and recommending effective strategies. As a fiduciary, his only obligation is to your family's best interest.
Schedule a MeetingFamilies Love
Working With Us
"Our entire family is very grateful for the guidance we received. There is no way we would have been able to complete this process without their help."
"Thank you, CFS, for helping our daughter with her college options. Your constant efforts really helped her get into the perfect college."
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"College Funding Made Easy"
Learn the insider strategies that have helped over 200,000 families save on college costs. Reach out for your complimentary digital copy.
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Ready to Start Saving for
Your Student's Future?
Whether you're starting the college planning process or need help with financial aid appeals — our team is ready to deliver exceptional results.