Free FAFSA Webinar

This fall, an estimated 19.7 million students are attending two and four-year colleges and universities across the United States – an increase of 4.4 million since 2000 (National Center for Education Statistics).  Although these data indicate record college enrollment, the figures could actually be even greater.  More specifically, many students across America still do not participate in the college application process, often citing a perceived inability to afford the cost of higher education. 

  In an effort to help counselors, students and families understand the educational borrowing process, this Webinar will provide an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, while also highlighting application and program changes to the 2012-13 FAFSA.

Target Audience: This Webinar is intended for school counselors, college admission professionals, students, families, and any other stakeholders seeking to learn more about the process of applying for federal student aid.

Download Before:

Attendees are encouraged to download the following documents prior to the Webinar, as they will be referenced during the presentation.

• Federal Student Aid at a Glance 2012-13: This form offers a general overview about the types of federal student aid, the application process, and basic eligibility requirements
• Determining Student Dependency Status: This form asks 11 simple questions that will help applicants for federal student aid determine whether they need to provide information about their parents on the 2012-13 FAFSA.
• Frequently Asked Questions about Parents: This form provides answers to common questions about reporting parental information on the FAFSA.
• Copy of Webinar slides.

Topics Discussed:

• What is the FAFSA?
• Steps to take before applying for federal student aid
• Strategies and deadlines in the application process
• Expectations after applying for federal student aid
• Review of frequently asked questions
• Overview of program and application changes for 2012-13
• Resources for counselors, students and families

 Upon completion of this Webinar, participants will:

• Understand the nuts and bolts of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Comprehend the process by which federal student aid is awarded
• Know what to expect after applying for federal student aid
• Have access to changes and updates to the 2012-13 FAFSA

Presenters
Cindy Forbes Cameron, Federal Student Aid, United States Department of Education
Shamarli Kollock, Federal Student Aid, United States Department of Education

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