WE MAKE COLLEGE PLANNING EASY!

Our services help parents and students with their biggest concerns when planning for college.

OUR VISION To Educate, Prepare and Supply

OUR VISION To Educate, Prepare and Supply

Our goal is to save you time, energy, and resources

Our goal is to save you time, energy, and resources

COLLEGE PLANNING: A Critical Piece of Your FInancial Future

At Community Educational Funding, we understand that college planning is no longer just about your child’s education – it’s a key part of your family’s financial future. Many parents underestimate the time, effort, and financial resources required to send one or more children to college. With the rising costs of higher education, the financial burden can be overwhelming. Plus, navigating the complexities of financial aid – including grants, scholarships, and loans – can be confusing and challenging.

Our mission is simple: help your child get into the right school for them, while also ensuring that you can afford it. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process, making sure you take full advantage of all financial aid opportunities and secure the best possible outcome for your family’s financial well-being.

GET STARTED WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FUNDING

To kick off your college planning journey, we host workshops every week in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. These workshops are the best way to learn about our process and how we can help you. Join us to gain valuable insights into college planning, financial aid, and strategies to make your child’s education more affordable.

OUR PROCESS

STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES

It all begins with your student. Our dedicated college counselors help your son or daughter pick the right schools where they would be competitive applicants. Additionally, we help your student identify potential major(s). Lastly, we walk them through the college application and admissions process (essay review, application assistance, etc.)

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID STRATEGY

Once we identify the best schools for your student, we formulate an admissions strategy that will increase their likelihood of being accepted. Additionally, we walk you through the appeals and negotiation process in hopes of increasing the financial aid award from the school.

FINANCIAL AID GUIDANCE AND PAPERWORK COMPLETION

Our financial aid team completes any and all financial aid forms required by the schools your student is applying to. We make sure all of the forms are submitted accurately and on-time as missing deadlines or making mistakes in this process can be very costly.

COLLEGE FUNDING STRATEGY

Our strategy design team will develop a detailed financial plan to pay for any out of pocket college expenses in the most efficient way possible. Our goal is to help you get college costs paid for without tapping into savings or assets that are purposed for retirement or other goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid can come in the forms of grants, scholarships, and loans. Paying for college is a lot like buying an airline ticket - no one really pays full price anymore. We help you find additional funds and navigate the complicated process of qualifying for additional financial aid dollars. 

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Don't wait until the tuition bill shows up to figure out where the money will come from, and how you are going to pay for it. Our detailed financial planning will help implement strategies to reduce your out of pocket costs as well as to know where every dollar will come from, ahead of time. 

COLLEGE COUNSELING

A large part of the college planning battle is choosing the right school. We will interview your student and learn more about what makes them tick, and help pick the right major/degree program for them at a school that is the right "fit."

APPEALS PROCESS

We are experts at negotiating with schools through a formal appeals process. We are often able to find additional financial aid through this process. 

ADMISSIONS STRATEGIES

Once we identify the right school for your student, we provide them with the best positioning strategies and application help to ensure they are accepted. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

We do the legwork to find the most relevant and likely scholarships for your son or daughter to apply for.

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FUNDING FREE ONLINE TRAINING

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FUNDING FREE ONLINE TRAINING

What You'll Learn during This FREE Online Workshop:

How to navigate the confusion caused by the recent FAFSA deadline changes

How to send your child to an expensive private college for less than a state school

How to pick the right schools that will give you the best financial aid packages

How to lower your "out-of-pocket" costs and get the maximum amount of financial aid from each school

How to create a plan to pay for college in any economy without relying on 529 plans, expensive private student-loans or raiding your retirement accounts

How to increase your college-related tax deductions and tax credits

How the U. S. Department of Education calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and which assets-are taken into consideration

College funding in a post Covid-19 world

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Financial Aid Expertise & Support

Complete your FAFSA in confidence with our team of financial aid experts


Assist in financial aid appeals

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Know what schools expect you to pay


Assess your family's financial situation


Your key to federal financial aid

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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

In our office, we have the client-and only the client-in mind
At Community Educational Funding, you are our top priority.

Our dedication to becoming College Funding Experts is rooted in personal experience. We’ve seen friends and family face the overwhelming challenges of college planning while trying to secure their financial future. That’s why we’re passionate about helping families like yours navigate these complexities with confidence.

With specialized training as College Funding Experts and a deep understanding of personal finance, we’ve built a trusted reputation for simplifying complex financial concepts. We take pride in making these ideas easy to understand and apply—whether you're planning for college or looking at long-term financial success.

A Client-Centered Approach to College Planning

At Community Educational Funding, we put your family’s needs first. Whether your child is just starting middle school or about to enter their senior year, our personalized approach is designed to meet your unique goals, challenges, and aspirations. With years of experience in both college funding and financial services, we’re here to offer expert guidance, not just for now, but for years to come.

Let us be your trusted partner in this journey. We’ll walk alongside you every step of the way, ensuring your family is well-prepared for a successful future.

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JEFF WALTERS

President

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JORDAN WALTERS

Vice President

704-831-8197 ext. 1005

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JIMMIE SANDERS

Director of Admissions Operations

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MADDIE DEAN

Director of Financial Services

 704-831-8197 ext. 1006

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LIZ ALLEY
CPC, ELI-MP, PHR

Certified Professional Life Coach

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ROSE DAIGLE

FAFSA Coordinator

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AHMON POWELL

Admissions Specialist

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JORDAN REAVES

Admissions Specialist

CONTACT US

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Community Educational Funding

3121 Springbank Lane, Suite I, Charlotte, NC 28226
10130 Perimeter Pkwy, Suite 228, Charlotte, NC 28216

Phone: 888-586-9998

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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