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CAW: Financial Aid Decoded with Brianna

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This series was cancelled by the tutor on August 20, 2025. We're very sorry–you can explore more College Admissions Workshops series here. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Join our College Admissions Workshop on Financial Aid, a virtual 2-week experience designed to help you confidently navigate the financial side of college. You’ll learn how to understand college costs, complete the financial aid process, explore scholarships, and make informed, affordable choices that align with your goals. This workshop is a great opportunity to get clear, supportive guidance as you plan for one of the most important steps in your future.

Tutored by

Brianna C 🇺🇸

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Hi, I’m Brianna! I’m excited to join the Schoolhouse community to help students navigate the college admissions process. As a current college student, I understand how challenging applications can be, and I’m here to share strategies and tips to make the process more manageable. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to college!

What you'll do

Learn how to evaluate colleges across key factors like academics, campus life, location, and cost to find your best matches

Use online tools and resources to research schools thoroughly, looking beyond rankings to discover what makes each unique

Create a balanced list of reach, target, and safety schools that align with your academic profile and preferences

Develop strategies for exploring colleges through virtual tours, campus visits, and conversations with students and staff

Sessions

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please do not miss more than one session over the four weeks, as that will negatively affect your learning and may also take up a spot from another learner who could have attended every session.

If you reach two unexcused absences, your tutor may remove you from this series.

Note from Schoolhouse: This series has sessions with required attendance. If you need to miss a required session, submit an absence using the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page. Multiple unexcused absences may lead to a suspension of your Schoolhouse account.

SESSION 1

9

Aug

SESSION 1

Week 1, Day 1

Week 1, Day 1

Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCAug 9, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

Discover the truth about college costs, who receives financial aid, and strategies to save money throughout your college journey. You'll explore net price calculators, identify hidden expenses, and develop approaches for discussing college affordability with your family.
SESSION 2

14

Aug

SESSION 2

Week 1, Day 2

Week 1, Day 2

Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCAug 14, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Learn to navigate financial aid applications including FAFSA and CSS Profile, understand key deadlines, and explore various funding sources including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. You'll create a personalized tracking system for managing aid opportunities at your preferred colleges.
SESSION 3

19

Aug

SESSION 3

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Tue 11:00 PM - Wed, 12:00 AM UTCAug 19, 11:00 PM - Aug 20, 12:00 AM UTC

Master the skill of analyzing and comparing financial aid packages from different institutions, identify questions to ask financial aid offices, and understand the appeal process. Through case studies, you'll practice selecting the most affordable college options.

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Aug 9 - Aug 20

2 weeks

60 mins

/ session