Freshman
Freshman To-do Lists
Freshman Special Topics
August
Homeschooling the College Bound Student
Exploring the unique needs of the college-bound homeschooler, we’ll cover everything from record-keeping to AP tests and more.
Independent homeschoolers and those using a homeschooling program will benefit from this presentation by Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants and a veteran homeschooler. This presentation gives a general introduction to high school college prep considerations.
We’ll explore how admissions tends to view homeschooled applicants, exploring the extra documentation and testing typically required. We’ll also discuss the advantages home schooled students have over institutionally educated students.
While states regulate high school graduation requirements for public school students, homeschooling families set their own requirements. Katherine goes over what colleges expect from their applicants.
Lastly, the PSAT is typically taken sophomore and junior year and is only offered at physical schools. Katherine will explain why you might want to have your student take this test and what you need to do to enable them to take it. Additional information on how to prepare to apply is given in a presentation that comes at the very beginning of the junior year.
September
HIGH SCHOOL STUDY SKILLS
Your academic success is the best way to prepare. Let’s learn fifteen tips to improve your study skills for high school, college, and beyond!
Since academic success is the most critical factor in preparing for college, Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants, teaches fifteen tips to improve your study skills.
These skills will not only help students handle the more challenging high school expectations, but they will also form a firm foundation for success at the college level and beyond.
This presentation has so much information in it! Be ready to take notes and plan to watch it more than once. She covers everything from note-taking to efficient and effective test preparation strategies. She even includes a stress-busting technique you can use during a test.
October
Students with Learning Differences
Here’s how students with learning differences can navigate the admissions process and make a successful transition to college life.
The College Application/Admissions Process has never been more mystifying, frustrating, and aggravating, especially if you have a student with a learning difference. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of how you can help your student prepare for success in college and beyond.
Tracy Coffin is an Independent Education Consultant and a certified LD Advocate with a Master’s Certificate in College Admissions Counseling from UCLA. Her company, 504U, specializes in helping students with learning differences navigate the college admissions process, find the right college fit, and make a successful transition into college life.
November
The Expected Family Contribution
Of all of the things to do in the college process, awareness of the FAFSA expected family contribution ranks up there at the top.
Of all of the things to do in the college process, awareness of the FAFSA EFC ranks up there at the top. This presentation will help the participant understand the calculation of the EFC. It will satisfy anyone’s curiosity on this very important number called the EFC.
December
The Coalition College Application
Listen in, if you are applying to a college that either requires or allows you to use this innovative newer college application!
If you are applying to a college that either requires or allows you to use this innovative newer college application, then you will want to watch this webinar by Dan Bisig where he takes away the mystery surrounding it.
Students have the ability to add pictures, videos, resumes, anything that helps tell their story to their “Locker” through the years and invite teachers and other mentors to view their progress. As more and more colleges join this new Application, understanding how and why to use it will be important.
January
Career Assessment Tools
Time spent on Career Assessment can save a family tens of thousands of dollars. We’ll identify tools to use and a process called shadowing.
In this presentation, Cori Murphy of the College Funding Service Center will cover the very important career assessment part of the college process. Time spent on Career Assessment can save a family tens of thousands of dollars. Cori will identify some of the products available and the very important process called shadowing.
February
Smart Reading for College Life & Beyond
This interactive webinar quickly updates your reading skills and shows you how to become a smarter, faster, and better reader.
When was the last time you had ANY reading training? Most likely, it was way back in elementary school! This interactive and informative webinar quickly updates your reading skills and shows you how to become a smarter, faster and just plain better reader.
You’ll learn what your reading speed is and what it means, how to increase your reading concentration for better understanding, how to smartly approach any reading workload and how to best remember what you read. Time for a reading tune-up.
March
What Grandparents Help Can Do for You
Exploring the pros and cons (and, yes, there are cons) to enlisting grandparent assistance with a student’s higher education goals.
Gary Carpenter will present the pros and cons of grandparents’ assistance in the college process. In some circumstances their help can actually hurt chances for assistance from the colleges offering financial aid.
The material will uncover a good example of the law of unintended consequences. Parents, you really need to listen to this one if you are going to get grandparent assistance for your child’s higher education goals.
April
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) PART 1
We’re sharing the one question that must be answered correctly to qualify for the Auto Zero EFC or the Simplified Needs EFC.
This presentation is one of five presentations on the FAFSA by Al Hoffman, Director of the College Funding Service Center (CFSC). Inside of the FAFSA there are two different calculations of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that can greatly impact the EFC. There is no strategy here but one could miss this calculation with just one wrong answer. Al will share with you what question must be answered correctly to qualify the Auto Zero EFC or the Simplified Needs EFC.
April (2)
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) PART 2
This concept can affect the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and greatly impact the financial aid amount a family can receive.
This is one of a series of five presentations by Al Hoffman, director of the College Funding Service Center. This concept can make a huge difference in the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which greatly impacts the amount of financial aid a family can potentially receive from the college. The five presentations on the FAFSA are all potentially big changes in the EFC.
May
The Athletic Path to College Affordability
The earlier you know how to market your student-athlete for athletic scholarships, the higher your odds of getting athletic dollars!
If you have a student that potentially has or will have the athletic ability to play college athletics, this is a must-watch presentation. In this presentation, you will learn six basic steps of marketing your student-athlete for athletic scholarships. The earlier you know how to market your student-athlete for athletic scholarships, the higher your odds of getting athletic dollars to help pay for college expenses.
June
Leadership, Community Service, & Extracurriculars
While academics are the most significant part of the application, the student’s personal qualities are also very important.
Admissions typically looks at students holistically. While academics are the most significant part of the application, the student’s personal qualities are also very important. Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants, will explain how to choose extracurricular activities and demonstrate leadership. During the presentation, many specific examples are given as well as a general timeline of the progression through the high school years. Students will learn the principles they need to make wise choices about how to select activities and how to develop themselves as leaders, no matter their personality.
July
College 529 Savings Plans
Many people take the 529 Plans approach to college affordability. Many do not. Is this a mistake or is it a blessing in disguise?
Gary Carpenter presents all of the pros and cons of the 529 College Savings Plans and 529 Pre-Paid Tuition Plans. Many people have taken the 529 Plans approach to college affordability. Many have not. Was this a mistake or was it a blessing in disguise? Listen in to get the big picture.
Sophomore
Sophomore To-do Lists
Sophomore Special Topics
August
Educational Tax Benefits
Know the forms you need and the right questions to ask when it comes to college, accounting, and your possible tax benefits.
What can you expect when it comes to the mixture of a college education and the tax code? This presentation will answer that question. The facts here are good and some tax preparers do not know to use them unless you give them the right forms or ask the right questions.
September
The Talent Path to College
Learn ideas to market your student of above-average talent in music, drama, and the arts! Is your student getting the exposure they need?
If you have a student that has above average talent in band, drama, the arts and so on, this presentation will give you valuable ideas on how to market their special talent for college scholarships. Talent scholarships are significant but lost if your student is not getting the appropriate exposure.
October
ROTC
Come learn about the ROTC scholarship process, what life for cadets and midshipmen is like, and who makes a great ROTC candidate.
ROTC-Reserve Officer Training Corps. Have you been contemplating this path for access into the officer corps of the US military? Great! This presentation is for you. Come learn the ins and outs of the ROTC scholarship process, what life for ROTC cadets and midshipmen is like and who makes a great ROTC candidate. Also discussed are service commitments and life after college. See you there!
November
FAFSA Discussion On Number In The Family/College
The number of family members – mistakes in this area can cost you by raising your Expected Family Contribution more than it should.
The number of family members has nothing to do with dependents on a tax return as per the Department of Education. This topic is one of a series of five presentations Al has done on the FAFSA. Mistakes here can cost you by raising your Expected Family Contribution more than it should be. Listen to this presentation to get the right answer to this question on the FAFSA.
December
Creating A Hook & Summer Activities
What’s an admission hook? Let’s learn what they are, the types, and how to use summer opportunities to develop your hook.
Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants, teaches about admissions hooks. She explains what they are, their types, and how to develop a hook. Using summers well is key to acceptance at selective colleges and universities. As you’ll learn, you’ll need those summer opportunities to develop your hook so you can wow admissions and be accepted. You’ll also understand why hooks have to be authentic and won’t work equally well at every school a student applies to.
January
Free Application For Federal Student Aid Untaxed Income
This might be the most misunderstood part of the calculation of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by the FAFSA.
The presentation will cover all the sources of untaxed income required by the Department of Education’s FAFSA. This is one of a series of five presentations on the FAFSA. Maybe the most misunderstood part of the calculation of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by the FAFSA.
February
Veterans Military Educational Benefits
Depending on the service length, you could qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. This is the info you need when talking to the VA.
This presentation gives you an overview of the many benefits that are available to military personnel. There are two main programs that are available to Veterans and Service members. Depending on your length of service, you could qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. This presentation will give you valuable information when talking to the VA.
March
Military Service Academy Path To A College Education
Come learn the “ropes” of gaining admission to a United States Service Academy from a former US Naval Academy graduate.
Are you or your student interested in gaining admission to a United States Service Academy? Fantastic-this presentation has been designed for you. Come learn the “ropes” from a former US Naval Academy graduate and instructor of Naval Science. You’ll gain information and insight into the admissions process, traits that academy admissions officers are looking for and what life is like during a cadet or midshipman’s life at the academy. Also discussed are the service commitments, career tracks and other insights that will be helpful in a quest for admissions to a service academy.
April
How To Do A Great College Search
The right college starts with a good search. Most students do not cast a wide enough net to catch the right college for the right price.
This presentation will cover how to do a college search. Sounds simple but most students do not cast a wide enough net to catch the right college for the right price. The right price will be covered in detail in the Student Positioning One & Two Session. The right college starts with a good search.
May
ACT Vs SAT: Which Test Should You Take?
Get the critical details you need about both tests so you have the facts you need to decide WHICH test is right for you.
In this presentation, college expert Dan Bisig dives into the ACT and SAT, sharing critical details about both tests so that students have the facts they need to decide WHICH test they should take.
Outline of topics covered:
- Why the ACT and SAT tests were created.
- How colleges UTILIZE the testing results.
- What TOPICS do the ACT and SAT tests cover and don’t cover.
- What the TIMING is in each section of the ACT and SAT.
- How the tests are SCORED and understanding SUPERSCORING.
- Recognizing WHEN the OPTIONAL essay isn’t optional.
- Test-taking TIPS and STRATEGIES every student can use on BOTH Tests.
June
The Effect of Separation And/Or Divorce On The FAFSA
Answer the most common questions on how the FAFSA Expected Family Contribution is affected by separation or divorce.
This presentation will answer the most common questions on how the FAFSA Expected Family Contribution is affected by separation or divorce. The FAFSA logic on this situation is one of the five FAFSA presentations by Al. Being one of the five topics shows the level of questions Al has received over the years on this particular topic.
July
College Scholarships – Where To Find The Money
Find out who gives out money, where to find it, and how to qualify for the BIG money with this proven system to help get your fair share.
Are you hoping or needing to find money to help pay for college? Then this is the Webinar for you! In this comprehensive presentation, Dan Bisig will tell you who gives out the money, where to find it, and how to qualify for the BIG money. It all starts with your HOOK and following a proven system to get your fair share. Take action today and watch this webinar!
Junior
Junior To-do Lists
Junior Special Topics
August
Homeschooling & College Admissions
Learn how homeschoolers can prepare for admissions, from testing prep to record-keeping, and more.
Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, veteran homeschooler and founder of Celtic College Consultants, shares how to prepare for admissions. The PSAT junior year is the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships.
She’ll also discuss the tests colleges sometimes require to validate coursework. After that, a discussion of the ACT, SAT, and CLT exams will follow. For those who prefer to avoid all the testing, Katherine will tell you how to learn about the large and growing group of schools that are test-optional or don’t use test scores at all.
As she wraps up, Katherine will touch on dual enrollment and how that impacts admissions. Lastly, Katherine gives reminders regarding the kind of academic recordkeeping you’ll need to do in order to be ready for application season.
September
GEN-Z’s GOLDEN TICKET
Let’s look at GenZ’s strengths, challenges, and the “Golden Ticket” we must pass on to them in order to help them thrive.
What is it with kids these days? Generation Z, also known as the iGen, has come of age in one of the most tumultuous times in human history and are now poised to take over the world. But how will they be ready if they can’t take their heads out of the iCloud? This webinar provides insights into their strengths, their challenges, and the “Golden Ticket” we must pass on to them in order to help them thrive.
Tracy Coffin is an Independent Education Consultant and a certified LD Advocate with a Master’s Certificate in College Admissions Counseling from UCLA. She is also the mother of two Gen-Zers and one Millenial. Her company, 504U, specializes in helping students with learning differences navigate the college admissions process, find the right college fit, and make a successful transition into college life.
October
Student Positioning Part 1
“College Selection Part 1.” NOTHING is more important than selecting a college that “FITS” academically, socially, and financially.
Student Positioning could be named The College Selection Session Part One. There is NOTHING more important then selection a college that “FITS” the student Academically, Socially and Financially. In high school most students are allowed to bloom where they are planted but in college you get to select it. It MUST have what you the student want. Al Hoffman the director of the College Funding Service Center (CFSC) will show you how to pick a college logically first and emotionally second. There is no other concept in counseling that can saved more money for the college experience than Student Positioning. This is part One of this college selection methodology.
November
Student Positioning Part 2
No other counseling concept can save more money during college than Student Positioning. “College Selection Part 2”
Student Positioning could be named The College Selection Session Part Two. There is NOTHING more important than selecting a college that “FITS” the student Academically, Socially, and Financially. In high school, most students are allowed to bloom where they are planted but in college, you get to select it. It MUST have what you the student wants. Al Hoffman the director of the College Funding Service Center (CFSC) will show you how to pick a college logically first and emotionally second. There is no other concept in counseling that can save more money for the college experience than Student Positioning. This is part two of this college selection methodology.
December
How To Do A Great College Visit
Learn more on a visit! Setting up a tour, what to look for, questions to ask, and where to visit AFTER you see what they want you to.
One of the best ways to learn more about a college is to visit the campus. In this webinar, Dan Bisig will give you a roadmap to follow on how to set one up, what to look for on the tour, questions to ask and places you should visit AFTER your tour guide shows you what they want you to see. Remember, this could be your future home, so making sure each college is a good fit starts with a successful campus visit.
January
Affordability
College is So expensive. Is it worth it? I believe it is. This presentation will cover some items where the cost can be mitigated.
College is so expensive. I have heard this statement many times. Is it worth it? I believe it is. This presentation will cover some items where the cost can be mitigated. I can assure you the number of students going to college for nothing is very small. I can also assure you there are things anyone can do to lower the cost. The steps will help a very large amount of students.
February
Cash Flow Analysis For College
Pay for college without changing your lifestyle? Spend no more money than you are now? Graduate from college with ZERO DEBT?
This presentation will show you how most families can pay for their student’s college cost without changing your lifestyle, spending no more money than you are spending now and having your student graduate from college with ZERO DEBT.
March
Strategic Enrollment Management
The principles of college enrollment systems give us clues as to “how the game is played” from their side of the admissions desk.
This is a phase that is not commonly heard outside the halls of admissions and financial aid offices of universities throughout the United States. However, the principles that underlie their enrollment systems give us clues as to “how the game is played” from the other side of the admissions desk. And, just as in military strategy, those who understand how the game is played from all angles make the best decisions and have the best chances at good outcomes. Join Michael Davila, MEd. of The College Inroads, as he discusses several important concepts that all college-bound students and their families should be aware of.
April
Grants
For the sake of clarification, scholarships are merit-based free money for college. Grants are need-based free money for college.
For the sake of communication, scholarships are merit-based free money to lower the cost of college. Grants are need-based free money to lower the cost of college. This presentation will cover grants. In college websites and college-related books, the word scholarship is used for both. The distinction is made here to make sure the participant realizes GRANTS are need-based. A family should be aware of what they should get and if not received, then to ask questions.
May
A Look At Admissions Applications
Learn about applications: Common, Coalition, University of California, Apply Texas, and features of some proprietary applications.
Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants, outlines how to showcase yourself through your applications. After discussing the general sections of the various applications, Katherine explains the Common Application, the Coalition Application, the University of California Application, and the Apply Texas Application and touches on a couple of special features of the proprietary applications some colleges use.
June
Resumes And Application Essays
The most customizable application sections are the resume and essay. Learn the most important element admissions looks for.
The two most customizable sections of the college application are the resume and the essay(s). Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants, will briefly explain what to include on your academic resume. The majority of the presentation will discuss essays. She shares the most important element admissions looks for in admissions essays. Then she’ll walk you through a couple of pre-writing exercises. She’ll discuss how to structure your essay and explain the two primary essay styles. Having gotten you started, Katherine will explain the next steps so you can complete those essays confidently.
July
Early Decision, Early Action & Other Application Status
Learn the good, bad, and ugly details of your application options so that you can decide which is the best for you!
When it comes to applying to college, the BIG question is HOW are you going to do it? In this college webinar, Dan Bisig will show you all of the possible application options and give you the good, bad, and ugly details on each of them so that you can decide which is the best for you!
Senior
Senior To-do Lists
Senior Special Topics
August
Is An Associate Or Technical Degree Worth Considering?
A four-year college education is not for everyone. Learn surprising statistics and ideas on the road less traveled for education.
A four-year college education is not for everyone. Whether to pursue an associate’s, technical, or a bachelor’s degree is a personal decision based on a variety of factors. This presentation provides surprising statistics and ideas on the road less traveled for education. The perspective here is to teach there are options. Definitely worth the time to consider.
September
Business Related Strategies For College Affordability
If you have (or are thinking about) a home-based business, there are ways to create tax-free dollars to help pay for college expenses.
How you pay your taxes to the IRS could put thousands of dollars in your pocket to help pay for college expenses. If you have ever thought about starting up a home-based business or if you already have a small business, there are hundreds of ways of creating tax-free dollars to help pay for college expenses. This presentation will cover some ideas that you can discuss with your tax professional on the benefits of having a home-based or small business to develop what we call TAX SCHOLARSHIPS.
October
File The FAFSA And The CSS Profile
Even if your income suggests you will not get any need-based aid, you should file the FAFSA and CSS Profile – here’s how.
Colleges will tell you that even if your income suggests you will not get any need-based aid to file the FAFSA and CSS Profile. This presentation will answer questions about filing the forms and why.
November
Verification Of Numbers For The FAFSA & The CSS Profile
This presentation will explain how colleges verify information on the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
The FAFSA and CSS Profile are completed by the families basically on the honor system. The colleges verify that information entered by the family. The presentation will explain how this is done.
December
Institutional Forms For Need Based Aid
The presentation will cover the often missed form required in addition to the FAFSA and the CSS Profile for need-based aid.
There is one more thing before you are done with forms for need-based aid. You have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile but there is more. The presentation will cover the often missed form required in addition to the FAFSA and the CSS Profile for need-based aid.
January
IRS Form 1098-T And 8863 Could Save You Thousands
Understanding IRS Form 1098-T could save you thousands of dollars in educational expenses.
Most American families don’t realize that they ALREADY have $10,000 or MORE over their students stay in college that they can receive directly from the IRS to help pay for college educational expenses. This presentation should be shared with your tax professional to make sure you’re getting every dollar that you qualify for.
February 1
Topic One - Direct Stafford Student Loan Subsidized
This presentation will cover all aspects of the Subsidized Direct Stafford Student Loan offered by the Department of Education.
This is a federal loan. Federal loans are considered aid by the colleges. The presentation will cover all aspects of the Subsidized Direct Stafford Student Loan offered by the Department of Education.
February 2
Topic Two - Direct Stafford Student Loan Unsubsidized
This presentation will cover all aspects of the Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Student Loan offered by the Department of Education.
This is a federal loan. Federal loans are considered aid by the colleges. The presentation will cover all aspects of the Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Student Loan offered by the Department of Education.
March
Awards Analysis And Possible Appeals
After you submit your FAFSA or CSS Profile Financial Aid Forms you will receive your Award Letter. In this webinar, Dan Bisig will guide you on when it is
After you submit your FAFSA or CSS Profile Financial Aid Forms you will receive your Award Letter. In this webinar, Dan Bisig will walk you through what you hope/need to see on this letter AND guide you on when it is appropriate to APPEAL your offer, when it is NOT, and how to ask for your fair share!
April
PLUS Loan Counseling
This presentation will cover all aspects of the PLUS loan sprinkled with a little counseling on the pros and cons of the PLUS Loan.
The PLUS loan is a federal loan. The PLUS Loan is a parent loan. PLUS Loans are NOT considered need based aid by the colleges. The presentation will cover all aspects of the PLUS loan sprinkled with a little counseling on the pros and cons of the PLUS Loan.
May
Skills For Campus Success
There are a number of skills you’ll need to handle the academic and financial side of life on campus, dorm living, and more.
Congratulations on being accepted! There are a few details you need to be aware of before you head off to campus. In this presentation, Katherine O’Brien, MA CCPS, founder of Celtic College Consultants, will explain how the FERPA and HIPAA laws will impact you as a college student. She will also discuss financial protection you might want to arrange for yourself. Then, she’ll discuss a number of skills you’ll need to handle the academic side of life on campus.
Life in a dorm can have its challenges so Katherine addresses the most common and gives you the tools to handle them. Lastly, she will discuss some common obstacles to success. Life on campus affords more freedoms than life in high school does. Learn to use your freedoms well so you attain your goals and realize your dreams.
July
Private Student Loans
Private student loans (offered by banks NOT the federal or state governments) are available to credit worthy families. Let’s learn more!
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06/07/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Understanding the college’s billing. When must it be paid?
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Scholarships
07/05/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Will your student qualify for scholarships? There are four different types of scholarships – qualified, non-qualified, restrictive, and non-restrictive and they are all different.
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Grants
08/02/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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09/06/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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CSS Profile
10/04/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Why Do Some Colleges Ask You To Complete This Financial Aid Application? How Is It Different Than The FAFSA? Tips On Completing The CSS PROFILE.
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11/01/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Admission, and more. Which admission decision should you select?
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Educational Tax Benefits
12/06/2022 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Understanding Educational Tax Credits. Will you qualify? What tax forms must be completed. What does the college have to do so you can potentially qualify for these tax benefits. Does your tax preparer understand how to interpret the information on the 1098T?
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01/03/2023 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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EFC/SAI
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What to know about the family’s expected contribution better known as the Student Aid Index (SAI).
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Award Letters
03/07/2023 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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What is an Award Letter and how do you know if it is a good offer.
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Appeals
04/04/2023 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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If you feel your financial aid offer does not reflect your family’s financial picture you can appeal the college’s offer. Under what circumstances can you appeal the college’s offer.
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Get a Loan
05/02/2023 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Should you borrow money to pay for college? What types of college loans are available?
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