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Are you or someone you know applying to college this year? We can help! Join us in January 2024 for a series of college and financial aid webinars created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for the college-going process.

Most sessions will be on Tuesday evenings and will be approximately one hour long with a short presentation from financial aid experts. Interpreters will be available in Spanish, Hmong and Somali. And, your questions will be answered live in the chat. Students who attend these sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $500 scholarship! Register here!

Educators, please share these sessions with your networks by using our promotional toolkit, which includes social media posts in multiple languages, email templates, and more.

A huge thank you to the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) Group, the Minnesota Department of Education, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators (MAFAA) who helped make these events possible.

 

Session #1: Create Your FSA ID

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!

Suggested audience: 12th grade students and their parents/guardians

FAFSA requires students and their contributor(s) to have a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). Join us for a step-by-step walkthrough to create an FSA ID and tips to avoid common errors.

Session #2: Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!

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Session #2: Apply for Financial Aid: MN Dream Act

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!

Suggested audience: 12th grade students and their parents/guardians

In Minnesota, ALL students should apply for financial aid using one of two applications! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most commonly used form. If you are an undocumented student, you may still be eligible to receive State financial aid and in-state resident tuition by submitting the Minnesota Dream Act application, which is similar to the FAFSA and requires most of the same information. Come with your questions and we will provide the answers. We will provide insight on specific sections of your application, tips to avoid common errors and more. Financial aid experts will be available to answer your questions in the Q & A during the session. 

Choose one session to attend, based on your status indicated below:

  • Complete the FAFSA (for students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens), or

  • Complete the MN Dream Act (for students who are undocumented)

Session #3: Understand Your Offer Letter

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!

Suggested audience: 12th grade students and their parents/guardians

Understanding your financial aid offer letter can be complicated, especially if you applied to more than one college or university. This session will help you understand how to read and compare them.