What sets Lighthouse College Planning apart?
Guided by the LightAdvanced College Matching
We help you search for the best academic AND financial fit. We know which schools are statistically more likely to award you scholarships within your chosen field.Expert Essay Consultations
Based on our relationships, research, and knowledge of thousands of institutions, we know what they want to hear, and perhaps more importantly, what they do NOT want to hear.Personalized Plan to Pay
We will actually create you a customized plan of action that shows you options of how to pay for your college of choice. We teach strategies to lower your out of pocket cost and increase the free money received.FAFSA Filing Concierge (ALL income levels)
These forms are too long and require too much data. We have filed thousands on behalf of our clients and know exactly what information is needed, and the perfect timing of when to send them to maximize your reward.”

Our Unique Family-first Approach Focuses on Your Needs
Platinum Package
You will receive all of the essential college planning tools and services with guidance from our expert and knowledgeable team to make the very best college choice, get the very most amount of money, and most importantly feel confident in your decisions.
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Diamond Package
You will receive everything in the platinum package and individual sessions with you that help build your resume, interview skills, major track planning, essay reviews, personal follow-up to keep you on track, and much, much, MUCH more.
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6 out of 10 students will not have a degree within 6 years, costing them thousands of dollars in the process.
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Only 33% of full-time students graduate in 4 years.
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On average, Lighthouse helps families obtain at least an additional $15,000 per year to help pay for college.
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