Smart Kids Go To College

Smarter Kids Pay Less

Emerald College Planning specializes in guiding high school and college families through the maze of financing college. We’ve helped hundreds of families send their kids to their dream colleges – while making paying for it more easily affordable. 

Even families who are ineligible for need-based aid due to high income can significantly reduce their outlay with smart tax planning and other strategies. Here are a few ways we’ll help you reduce your out-of-pocket expenses:

Understand EFC

Coach families on strategies to keep their Expected Family Contribution as low as possible.

Asset Management

Determine how current assets may reduce potential financial aid.

Tax Planning Strategy

Take advantage of education tax benefits, tax scholarships, and the tax capacity of your college student

Debt Consolidation

Provide a debt summary to help families avoid borrowing or borrowing too much.

Career Planning

Limit time in school by selecting the right major and college ahead of time.

Help & Support

Leverage our vast and experienced network of allied professionals and colleagues. We're here to help!

What clients say

“Even though we’d been through the college process with our older kids, Gregg’s guidance was crucial. His process helped clarify our thinking, kept us on track and saved us a bundle.”
Janet Speckman
Grammar Principal, Caldwell Academy
“Gregg Schlaudecker at Emerald College Planning was instrumental in significantly reducing our daughters’ college costs at Davidson and Wake Forest. His deep knowledge and process have contributed greatly to our peace of mind.”
Day Atkins
President, New Homes Guide
“When Maggie decided on SCAD, we were delighted and a bit apprehensive. Gregg at Emerald College helped us see that the college was in reach. He made the daunting financial aid process easy. His work saved us thousands.”
Jim Hoyle
President, Audio & Light
“Gregg has helped simplify the college funding process for our family. With Gregg’s help we have been able to build a plan to make college finances affordable.”
Steve Brinkey
President, C@PSTONE Signature Solutions