Financial Aid 101 for School Counselors
This lesson provides a detailed overview of the college financial aid process, and includes a webinar that reviews financial aid applications and eligibility, how colleges determine the financial aid for each student, and the specifics of financial aid offers.
Financial Aid 101 for School Counselors
This lesson provides a detailed overview of the college financial aid process, and includes a webinar that reviews financial aid applications and eligibility, how colleges determine the financial aid for each student, and the specifics of financial aid offers.
After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Identify major components of the college financial aid process
- Speak to the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and how financial aid decisions are made
- Assist students and families who are going through the financial aid process
- Complete the MEFA Institute Evidence of Learning Form to earn 1 PDP for this lesson.
Lesson Deliverables
To complete this lesson, participants will:
- Watch the Financial Aid 101 for School Counselors webinar presented by Susan Beard of Wheaton College above
- Read MEFA's Understanding Financial Aid for College FAQs
- Watch MEFA's video What are the Three Types of Financial Aid for College Students?
- To download the webinar slides, click here.
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