College Assistance Plus of the Valley draws upon educational and business experience to help clients save money and find peace of mind. We provide Client-Centered, success-oriented consulting help with your College Preparation, College Application, College Selection, the FAFSA, and much more.

The Right Fit

Our primary objective is to help students and their supporting families find the best overall college fit. The right fit is one which is balanced and realistic. It is a combination of the right program, the right environment, and the right cost. Finding the right fit clears a path to achieving success. Making the effort to find the right fit can significantly reduce transfers, changes in major, wasted credits, and a host of other issues that drive up costs and reduce satisfaction.

Loans and Debt

Student loan debt is common and increasing. The best debt is no debt, yet loans have their place. We look upon loans as secondary, not primary tools. We help clients view debt in relation to credits with the objective of accumulating as many credits as possible before adding debt.

A Mutual Selection

The odds favor finding the best fit academically, socially, and financially at an institution that is interested in having a particular student attend. We assist clients in learning what schools look for in applicants beyond just grades and test scores. We help students find ways to maximize their appeal by identifying and promoting their unique attributes. Mutual selection is the goal, where you pick the school and likewise, the school picks you!

Our representative

Tony Cocca

Tony Cocca has been a teacher in the Whitehall-Coplay School District for 35 years. Tony has also been a very successful head coach in Football and Girls Softball, winning many championships during his tenure. Tony has a very diverse background in education, athletics, and also coaching at the collegiate level. He has business experience in owning a dog supply shop. Tony is married to his wonderful wife Monica for 34 years and has three sons, Dr. Brian Cocca, Lt. John Cocca, and Michael Cocca.