Free College Admission & Financial Aid Workshop
Please join us for a free educational, college planning and financial aid workshop for parents of high school freshmen, sophomore, juniors and middle school students at the Bethel Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue. Thursday May 16th , 2024, 6:15PM- 7:45PM
Reservations are required. To reserve your spot please go to https://www.freecollegefinancialaidworkshop.com/
Even if your family is not eligible for need-based aid, we will cover strategies on how to pay for college on the most efficient basis.
In this workshop we will discuss:
529s - the drawbacks you don't know about and how they can affect the financial aid you receive FAFSA - the biggest mistakes parents make when filling out this and other forms, why it's important, and how to get it right SAI (Student Aid Index) - why you need to know this number, how the government calculates it, and how it affects your financial aid Financial Aid - how you can get it even if you make a lot of money Scholarships -how to avoid scams, and where the most money comes from Loans - the good, the bad, and the downright terrible options for loans Student Loans - how they've changed and why they aren't enough anymore, plus other options available for college funding School Choice - how the right fit can lower your out-of-pocket-costs Savings Strategies - how your ways of saving money affect financial aid Student Preparation - assessments including the Strong Interest Inventory, guidance through Academic Impact Mentoring (AIM), college search, right-fit schools, and applications
And much more!
Reservations are required. To reserve your spot please go to https://www.freecollegefinancialaidworkshop.com/