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College Admissions Workshop: Financial Aid Decoded

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4 sessions

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This series ended on August 21, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

This College Admissions Workshop on Financial Aid is a virtual 2-week workshop that will provide you with information and support to make college affordable.

Tutored by

Marlene A 🇺🇸

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Hi everyone! My name is Marlene. I’m 42 years old and currently live in Garner, North Carolina, where I’ve been since 2009. Originally, I’m from Rochester, New York, where I was born and raised. I’m a proud graduate student, working toward my Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. My passion lies in supporting others through the justice system, and I’m pursuing a career as a juvenile court counselor and victims advocate. I'm joining Schoolhouse to connect with a supportive learning community, sharpen my academic skills, and give back by helping others grow in their education. I'm excited to be part of this inspiring network!

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

Schedule

✋ 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

13

Aug

SESSION 1

Week 1, Day 1

Week 1, Day 1

Wed 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCAug 13, 9:30 PM - 10:30 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 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCAug 14, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM 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

20

Aug

SESSION 3

Week 2, Day 1

Week 2, Day 1

Wed 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCAug 20, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM 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.
SESSION 4

21

Aug

SESSION 4

Week 2, Day 2

Week 2, Day 2

Thu 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCAug 21, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTC

Explore strategies for earning money during college, managing loan disbursements, and creating a realistic budget. You'll research banking options, understand credit cards, and learn about campus financial support resources to set yourself up for financial success.

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Aug 13 - Aug 21

2 weeks

60 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Wednesdays

9:30PM

Thursdays

9:30PM