Counselor Training

These annual financial aid workshops are presented for the high school guidance counselor, TRIO/GEAR UP program, Admissions & other Higher Education professionals.

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Sychronize Your Watches!! : The FAFSA is coming BACK TO OCTOBER 1st!

Free Counselor Training Opportunities


Topic #1: FAFSA Deep Dive

Date/Time: September 23, 2025 (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

This session will go over the 2025-26 FAFSA and common questions that students and families may encounter when filling it out.

Presentation slides and a link to a recording of the session will be provided here after the session date.

Register Here! 

Presentation slides  /  Session Recording


Topic #2: Scholarships

Date/Time: November 4, 2025 (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

This session will give attendees detailed information about the scholarship search process and provide various resources where students can begin their scholarship search.

Presentation slides and a link to a recording of the session will be provided here after the session date.

Register Here! 

Presentation slides  /  Session Recording


Topic #3: Financial Aid Offers and the Cost of College

Date/Time: February 3, 2026 (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

This session will review examples of the financial aid offers students will receive from colleges, estimated costs versus net price, and how schools determine the financial need of their students.

Presentation slides and a link to a recording of the session will be provided here after the session date.

Register Here! 

Presentation slides  /  Session Recording


Topic #4: Professional Judgment / Special Circumstances Deep Dive

Date/Time: March 3, 2026 (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

This session will go over special and unusual circumstances situations a student/family may encounter, how these could affect their FAFSA and financial aid eligibility, and the best ways to support your students throughout these situations.

Presentation slides and a link to a recording of the session will be provided here after the session date.

Register Here! 

Presentation slides  /  Session Recording

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