Lesson Objectives

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

  • List common unique circumstances faced by students and families in the financial aid process
  • Assist individuals with unique circumstances on how to navigate the college financial aid process
  • Educate students and families with finding applicable resources
  • 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 Counseling Students with Unique Circumstances in the Financial Aid Process webinar presented by Suellen Dean, Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Assumption University, Kevin DeRuosi, Associate Director of Special Programs and Compliance at Salem State University, and Karensa DiFonzo, Director of Student Financial Services at Wellesley College below.
  • Read MEFA's blog post, Applying for Financial Aid When Parents are Divorced
  • Read MEFA's resource, College Resources for Veterans & Active Military