Set up bookings and payments

The four setup steps after you're approved, so families can book and pay you.

Updated October 19, 2026

When you're approved, your dashboard shows a setup checklist. Here's what each step involves. Most advisors finish in about 15 minutes.

1. Accept your Calendly invite

We email you an invite to join the College Price Check organization on Calendly. Accept it to host our standard 45-minute appointment.

Already on Calendly? Join with your existing account. Your other event types will move under our organization.

2. Check your availability

In Calendly, set the hours you're open to appointments, so families only see times that work for you.

You don't need to connect Stripe. Families pay College Price Check when they book, and we collect payment on your behalf.

3. Add your payout details

We email you a secure form for your bank account details and a W-9. We pay you by bank transfer twice a month.

Never send bank details in a regular email. Only use the secure form we send you.

4. Add a card for your technology and team fee

We email you a secure Stripe link to add a card for the $99 per month technology and team fee. Your subscription starts the day your profile goes live, and you can cancel anytime.

Submit for final check

When all four steps are done, select Submit for final check on your dashboard. We'll confirm your calendar and payments work within 1 business day, then publish your profile and email you your link.