A calmer way to plan what comes after high school.
College, trade school, an apprenticeship, the military, or going straight to work — Fledge helps the student plan the path that actually fits, and helps you handle the money behind it. No “36 tasks overdue.” Just one clear next step.
Students start free, always. Fledge is in early beta — and we would love your feedback.
Two people, one calmer plan
For the student
An AI counselor that meets you where you are — “I don’t know yet” is a perfectly good answer. It tracks deadlines, pulls the real cost of a school or program, estimates aid, and hands back a single next thing to do today.
For the parent
See your kid’s plan and the financial picture without taking the wheel. Support that respects that this is their journey — and reassurance that, yes, they’re okay.
Every path, not just college
The money, done right
Fledge is built by a CPA, so the money side isn’t an afterthought. FAFSA, the Student Aid Index, tax credits, 529s, what an apprenticeship pays, what a part-time job nets after taxes — every number is a planning estimate built from your own inputs, labeled honestly, and never dressed up as advice it isn’t. Trust, for us, is the product.
Questions families ask
Is Fledge free?
Yes — Fledge is free for students, always. A kid's plan for their own future should never sit behind a paywall.
Is Fledge only for college-bound students?
No. Fledge plans the path the student actually wants — a four-year college, a trade school, an apprenticeship, the military, or going straight to work. It doesn't assume college is the only finish line.
Does Fledge give financial or tax advice?
No. Every number in Fledge — FAFSA, the Student Aid Index, 529s, what an apprenticeship pays, what a part-time job nets after taxes — is a planning estimate built from your own inputs and labeled honestly. It is general information, not advice.
What does Fledge do for parents?
It lets you see your kid's plan and the financial picture without taking the wheel — support that respects that this is their journey, and reassurance that, yes, they're okay.
Who built Fledge?
Josh Mauer, a CPA and parent in Overland Park, Kansas. The money side isn't an afterthought — it's the part he refuses to get wrong.
See Fledge for yourself
It’s free for students, and it’s live now in early beta. Take the next small step today.
Explore the beta →Fledge is founded by Josh Mauer, CPA. Fledge outputs are planning estimates built from your own inputs and are general information, not tax, legal, or financial advice. Planning your own family’s education costs — 529s, education tax credits, the aid picture? That’s CPA work — let’s talk.