Become a College Aid Pro (Expert)
Register for Our 3-Part Course for Counselors Looking to Improve Their Financial Aid & Scholarship Literacy.
What: 3-Part Course covering all things financial aid & scholarships. Counselors will receive PD credit and a certification.
Where: Virtual. Live and On-Demand.
When: Every Other Wednesday @ 12pm ET/9am PT Starting 2/11, Ending 3/11
Session 1: Financial Aid & Scholarships 101
- How SAIs Are Calculated: FAFSA (Federal Methodology) vs. CSS Profile (Institutional Methodology)
- Special Considerations: Two-household families, Home ownership & Business ownership
- How SAIs Influence College Affordability: Estimating Institutional Scholarships & Identifying and Securing Private Scholarships
Session 2: Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters & Appeals
- How to interpret and compare financial aid offers
- How to evaluate award accuracy and determine if an offer is reasonable
- Need-Based versus Merit-Based Appeals
Session 3: How to Pay the Bill & Borrow if Necessary
- Funding Strategies and Resource Selection: Comparing 529 Plans vs. UTMA/UGMA Accounts, Coordinating Grandparent Contributions, Utilizing Current Cash Flow & Borrowing Strategies
- Education Loan Options: Federal Direct Student Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, Private Education Loans, State-Sponsored Loans & Alternative (Non-Traditional) Financing Options
- Additional Financing Resources: Home Equity, 401(k) Assets & Cash Value Life Insurance
Register today to join us for all three sessions! Recordings will be provided for registrants that cannot attend live.