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On-Demand Webinar

College Readiness Part 1: Financial Aid Basics

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Clarissa Delgado
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Explain the financial aid definitions and formulas including NEED, EFC, and COA
  • Accurately instruct students on how to complete the FAFSA

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Choice, Decision Making, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Employment and Unemployment, Financial Investments

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Description

In collaboration with Goddard Riverside Options Center, this college readiness webinar series will dive into Financial Aid counseling and how it is perhaps the most intimidating of the critical skills required of college advisors. Yet students must be able to complete the FAFSA form and navigate the financial aid process to be able to attend and succeed in college. Topics covered include financial aid terms, and FAFSA details and tips.

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