Financial Aid February
As part of Financial Aid Awareness month, NCSEAA and CFNC are pleased to bring you the How to Pay for College webinar series. Students and their families are often confused about how to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college. Funding a college education shouldn’t be a mystery. Having a better understanding of the funding landscape can help families build a sound plan so students can focus on their studies.
We will cover all the important topics you need to know to pay for college:
Week 1 – How to Pay for College
In this session we will cover the main ways families and students pay for their education and provide some additional places to look for support that you might not have thought of.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 2, 2023, 6-7 pm
Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1616734473975/WN_7K12A_cPSd6DAIjRPtl_wg
Presenter:
Kathy Hastings McDonald, NCSEAA associate director for outreach
Host: Brittany Privott, CFNC representative
Week 2 – Scholarships “Ask the Experts” panel
This week we bring together experts who lead scholarship programs at various organizations throughout North Carolina. The best scholarships are local ones, and these experts will share where to look for scholarships you qualify for and how to put your best foot forward in your application.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 6-7 pm
Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2216734629357/WN_zGZMBmvGSUOtxaU5s0MXkg
Presenters:
- Shawn Henderson, NCSEAA scholarship program manager
- Parker Shields, North Carolina Community Foundation scholarships manager
- Timothy L. Sampson, University of North Carolina-Pembroke director of financial aid & scholarships
Host: Kathy Hastings McDonald, NCSEAA associate director for outreach
Week 3 – FAFSA’s done – show me the money!
Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps you can take in accessing financial aid to help pay for college. But there may still be steps to take once your application is submitted. In this session we will share how to read your Student Aid Report, how to correct any errors, what to do if you get selected for verification and how to work with your college financial aid office if you or your family’s financial situation has changed.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6-7 pm
Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9716734710428/WN_fBaCorbzTh6Uwgot503Fkw
Presenter:
Lee Bray, director of financial aid, Pitt Community College
Host: Kathy Hastings McDonald, NCSEAA associate director for outreach
Week 4 – Evaluating financial aid award letters
The cost of going to a private college can be very different from going to a public college or university so it can be hard to understand the financial aid award letters you receive from each institution and compare apples to apples. In this session we will help you consider the financial aid award packages you received so you can make the best choice for your education goals.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 6-7 pm
Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3016734655974/WN_0CmfbF4yRKyn7Oh3pmRYzw
Presenter:
Timeka Ruffin, CFNC Representative
Host: Kathy Hastings McDonald, NCSEAA associate director for outreach