Stop Overpaying for College
You’ve got the strategy. Now let’s apply it to your numbers so you know exactly what to do next (and what to ignore).
- Your best next moves to lower cost based on your income + assets
- Which schools are most likely to offer real money for your student
- The FAFSA/CSS mistakes to avoid (the ones that quietly raise your price)
- A clear action plan you can follow—step by step
What you get for $97
not generic advice. It's built around your numbers!
Zoom Audit Call
60–90 minutes on Zoom (both parents attend)
Quick Questionnaire
Short pre-call to focus fast.
Written Action Plan
Delivered within 48 hours (next steps, in order)
College List Targets
Colleges most likely to offer real money.
No more guessing. You’ll know what to do next.
You’ll book your Zoom call right after checkout.
Reported Results
From 1,668 award letters submitted by families (2022–2025)*
Look at these savings, the difference between the sticker price and your net cost after grants/scholarships. This is money schools give out on purpose—if you know where to look.
Public Colleges
$34,480*
Average 4-year savings
(856 students)
Private Colleges
$107,983*
Average 4-year savings
(812 students)
All Colleges
$70,262*
Average 4-year savings
(1,668 students)
*Results vary by student and college. See FTC Disclosure below.
Total reported savings (2022–2025): $117,198,010*
Historical total (2009–2025): $2,233,119,514*
See FTC disclosure below for details.*
*Results vary by student and school. See FTC Disclosure below.
Want to see what’s realistic for your student? Claim your $97 Audit.
What We’ll Cover on Your Audit Call:
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Your best next moves—lower cost based on your numbers
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College list strategy — where real money shows up
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Merit + need-based strategy—what’s realistic for your student
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FAFSA/CSS positioning—the biggest mistakes to avoid
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Your action plan—what to do first, second, third
- Planning call — not a pitch
- Leave with clear next steps
- Written plan within 48 hours
- If we’re not a fit, I’ll tell you
Both parents must attend—that’s how you make clear decisions fast.
You’ll book your call right after checkout.
A Note from
Peter Lampert
I paid for my own college with an Army ROTC scholarship. It covered tuition, but it came with a long service commitment. That experience shaped me.
When my kids got close to college age, I made a promise: they would have better choices than I did—without draining our savings or jeopardizing our retirement.
Using the same strategy I now teach families to use, we planned ahead, positioned our finances, and maximized aid.
My kids graduated from top private colleges—and we paid less than we would have at our local state university.
If you’re stressed about college costs, I get it. That’s why I do this work.
I help families avoid paying the sticker price by fixing the plan before the bills hit.
My background
• Education: UVA (B.A.), Boston University (M.Ed.), University of Nebraska (M.B.A., J.D.), NYU (LL.M. Tax)
• Licenses: CPA, Attorney
• Affiliations: AICPA, ABA, NCAG (past board president), HECA
Four quick examples from real families
Small changes in school choice and timing can significantly affect the price.
Julie: The dream school cost LESS than the big in-sate “safe” plan
Community college + in-state looked cheaper. It wasn’t—after aid.
Result: Emerson College came in $24,000 less than the “safe” plan.
Takeaway: Lowest sticker price isn’t always the lowest cost.
Sarah: She got in… then we closed the money gap
Admitted to Ithaca, but the offer didn’t make it affordable.
Result: The cost dropped to match the in-state public option—saving $100,000+ over four years.
Takeaway: You can often improve an offer—if you know how.
High-income families: Merit aid still shows up
Need-based aid may be limited. But merit aid is based on how much a school wants your student.
Result: Many higher-income families still get real discounts by targeting the right schools.
Takeaway: It’s not just what you make—it’s choosing schools that want your student.
My family: 3 kids. The sticker price was almost $1,000,000
Used positioning, smart school choices, and negotiation.
Result: Total cost was $421,866 (58% off) and $41,000 less than the “safe” public option—without touching retirement.
Takeaway: This is the system in real life.
Want to see what’s realistic for your student? Claim your $97 Audit
60–90 minutes on Zoom + written Action Plan within 48 hours.
Both parents must attend.
Is This Audit Right for Your Family?
Perfect for you if:
- Student is in 8th–11th grade (or early 12th grade)
- Household income is roughly $150,000–$400,000+
- Open to schools beyond just brand names
- Both parents can attend the Zoom audit
Not for you if:
- Only want scholarships and won’t change your plan
- Only want Ivy/Top 20 schools (and won’t consider others)
- Not willing to share basic numbers
- Won't take action on the plan we build
You’ll get a written Action Plan within 48 hours after your college affordability audit.
Ready to get your plan?
Start with the $97 Audit. You’ll leave with clear next steps.
60–90 minutes on Zoom + written Action Plan within 48 hours
Normally $750
Today: $97 (48 hours only)
Get your plan. Stop guessing!
Normally $750. Webinar special: $97.
- 60–90 minute Zoom Audit (both parents attend)
- Written Action Plan within 48 hours
- College list targets (where real money shows up)
Offer closes Thursday at 11:59pm ET (or when reserved audit times fill). (48 hours after the live training)
Next step: Checkout → book your Zoom time.
Book your $97 College Affordability Audit and receive:
- 60–90 minute Zoom College Affordability Audit with Peter Lampert (CPA + attorney) Most calls take about 60 minutes. If we need more time, we’ll use up to 90.
- Financial aid positioning (FAFSA/CSS mistakes to avoid)
- College list targets (schools most likely to offer real money)
- Retirement protection roadmap (pay for college without wrecking retirement)
- Written Action Plan within 48 hours (your next steps, in order)
Both parents must attend.
You’ll book your call right after checkout.