FAFSA & Financial Aid 101
Upcoming
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026 07:00pm to 08:00 EDT
Understanding financial aid can feel overwhelming, especially as families try to navigate changing FAFSA requirements, college costs, scholarships, loans, and financial aid terminology all at the same time. Many parents are unsure where to begin, what information colleges actually use, or how financial aid decisions can impact college affordability.
In this webinar, families will gain a clearer understanding of how the financial aid process works and what steps students and parents can take to prepare before senior year. We will discuss the role of the FAFSA, common financial aid terminology, important timelines, and the differences between grants, scholarships, loans, and merit aid. Families will also learn how thoughtful planning and early awareness can help reduce stress and create more opportunities during the college admissions process.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Understanding the FAFSA and the overall financial aid process
✓ Common financial aid misconceptions families should avoid
✓ Practical strategies to help families prepare for college costs
Families will leave with clearer expectations, practical next steps, and a better understanding of how financial aid fits into the broader college planning process.
In this webinar, families will gain a clearer understanding of how the financial aid process works and what steps students and parents can take to prepare before senior year. We will discuss the role of the FAFSA, common financial aid terminology, important timelines, and the differences between grants, scholarships, loans, and merit aid. Families will also learn how thoughtful planning and early awareness can help reduce stress and create more opportunities during the college admissions process.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Understanding the FAFSA and the overall financial aid process
✓ Common financial aid misconceptions families should avoid
✓ Practical strategies to help families prepare for college costs
Families will leave with clearer expectations, practical next steps, and a better understanding of how financial aid fits into the broader college planning process.