At SmartFuture, we believe that every child deserves to achieve their academic goals, regardless of where they come from. Our comprehensive college planning webinar is designed to help provide parents with the tools, insight, and guidance they need to fund their child’s future the smart way.
Here’s What To Expect:
This free webinar offers a detailed exploration of financial aid and loans within the broader context of preparing for college expenses, as explained by field experts, providing you with unparalleled insight into crucial areas such as:
Funding Opportunities
Learn about funding opportunities including merit scholarships, need-based scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid options such as the Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Direct Loans (both unsubsidized and subsidized), and Federal Work-Study programs. We’ll help you navigate these opportunities to select the best fit for your family’s financial situation.
Form Must-Haves
Applying for financial aid can be overwhelming for students and their parents. We guide you through the must-have steps for filling out financial aid forms like the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
Appealing Decisions
If the initial financial aid offer doesn’t meet your expectations, it’s not the end of the road. Understand the process of a financial aid appeal, including how to present extenuating circumstances and leverage offers from competing colleges to potentially increase your aid package. Appeals can often result in additional aid ranging from $2K to upwards of $10K per year, depending on the strength of your reasoning.
Admissions Insight
Applying early to colleges (through early action and early decision programs) can significantly impact your financial aid and admissions success. We’ll discuss how prioritizing both your college application and financial aid submission by their respective deadlines ensures you’re in the best position to receive all the available funds and admissions offers.
Who Is This Webinar For?
- Parents of high school students who are curious about the college funding process but don’t know where to begin.
- Families who already know which funding path to take, but need insight into navigating their journey.
- Parents whose child has a specific dream school in mind, but need tailored insight into bringing their vision to life.
- Families who are unfamiliar with college admissions deadlines and applications and need guidance on how to start the process.