College Financing

This webinar will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

College Financing (SPANISH)

This webinar, provided in Spanish by Carmen Pineda of MassEdCO, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

Understanding the FAFSA^®

This webinar provides a detailed overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the main application for college financial aid. You'll learn step-by-step instructions on completing the application, helpful tips on answering questions correctly, and important next steps. You can print the webinar slides to follow along.

The CSS Profile^TM

This webinar introduces the nuts and bolts of the CSS Profile^TM, a financial aid application required by roughly 250 colleges, universities, and scholarship agencies across the country. Topics include tips on completing the Profile, specific financial and household data collected, and how colleges and universities use the application information. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

Financial Aid Appeals During COVID-19

Learn the steps to appeal a college's financial aid offer, and how colleges are offering assistance during this time of COVID-19. This webinar features guidance from four college administrators from colleges across the Commonwealth providing tips and information for families making the college decision. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

Education Benefits for Veterans

Education benefits for Veterans are extensive and can sometimes be difficult to navigate and understand. This webinar given by United States Marine Corps Veteran Chris Blunt provides an overview of some of the various programs available, along with their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application processes. By the end of this webinar you should be able to identify which benefit(s) may apply to you and how to begin the process to obtain them.

College Financing co-sponsored with MassEdCO

This webinar, presented with Donna Connolly of MassEdCo, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process.

College Financing with Iris Godes from Dean College

This webinar, presented with Iris Godes from Dean College, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

College Financing with Susan Beard from Wheaton College

This webinar, presented with Susan Beard of Wheaton College, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Download the webinar slides to follow along.

College Financing with Ryan Forsythe of Worcester State University

This webinar, presented with Ryan Forsythe of Worcester State University, provides information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Download the webinar slides to follow along.