Ready, Set, FAFSA!
Are you or someone you know applying to college this year? We can help! Join us this October 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!
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: Apply to College
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parents/guardians
Applying for college can be daunting. This session will help simplify the process, providing all the information you need to know about preparing, searching, and applying for college. We will provide a broad overview of how to choose a college, provide several tools to narrow down your search, and tips for completing your college applications.
Session #2: Understand Financial Aid
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parents/guardians
Paying for college should not be a barrier for anyone. This session will help you learn about the many ways to pay for college including grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. We will answer these questions and more: Which funds are free to eligible students, which funds must be paid back, and which funds require a little work to receive but are still free? We will introduce the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the MN Dream Act application, including what is new for the 24-25 applications. We will also tell you about the things you need to have ready in order to complete and submit your application.
Session #3: Create Your FSA ID
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 @ 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 #4: Search for Scholarships
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. | Register here!
Suggested audience: 10th, 11th, 12th grade students and their parents/guardians
Want to know more about earning free money for college? Learn how to search and apply for scholarships to help you pay for your education after high school. We will highlight specific scholarships, provide tools to keep you organized, and tips to make your application stand out!
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