Investing in Yourself - Costs of College, FAFSA and Scholarships

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Target Audience

Any high school student that is preparing to complete college applications.

Description

2-part series workshop dates:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026

This two-part workshop helps high school students gain confidence in navigating financial aid by breaking down the FAFSA process and exploring effective strategies for finding scholarships. In Part One, students learn the fundamentals of the FAFSA, including key terms, required documents, important deadlines, and how financial need is calculated. The session clarifies common myths and guides students through each section so they understand how the application works and how it connects to federal, state, and institutional aid.
In Part Two, the workshop focuses on identifying and applying for scholarships. Students discover how to search for opportunities that match their interests, backgrounds, and academic goals, and they learn tips for writing strong scholarship essays and staying organized throughout the application process. By the end of the workshop, participants will feel more prepared to pursue financial aid confidently and equipped with practical tools to reduce college costs through informed planning and proactive scholarship searches.

This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. Please go to our live webinar requirements page for more information and to test the computer/device and network
prior to the event.



Speaker
Linda Patel

Objectives

• Help students understand the FAFSA process by breaking down key terms, required information, eligibility criteria, and how financial need is calculated.
• Equip students with practical skills for completing the FAFSA accurately and on time, including organizing documents, meeting deadlines, and avoiding common mistakes.
• Teach students effective strategies for finding and applying to scholarships by identifying search tools, matching opportunities to their interests and strengths, and crafting strong application materials.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial aid planning by highlighting scholarships and resources designed to support students from underrepresented backgrounds, and by empowering all students to access equitable pathways to funding their education.

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