Trumbull|Local Event
Free College Admission & Financial Aid Workshop
Event Details
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 Trumbull public library 33 Quality Street Trumbull CT 06611
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!
