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College Admissions Workshop: Financial Aid Decoded

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4 sessions

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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

Dessiree A 🇺🇸

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Hello! I am a current university student from California and I'm here to offer support in the College admissions process. In my free time I enjoy reading, fashion, and cooking.

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

2

Apr

SESSION 1

Week 1, Day 1

REQUIRED

Week 1, Day 1

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCApr 2, 11:00 PM - Apr 3, 12:00 AM 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

4

Apr

SESSION 2

Week 1, Day 2

REQUIRED

Week 1, Day 2

Sat 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCApr 4, 2:30 PM - 3:30 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

9

Apr

SESSION 3

Week 2, Day 1

REQUIRED

Week 2, Day 1

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCApr 9, 11:00 PM - Apr 10, 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.
SESSION 4

11

Apr

SESSION 4

Week 2, Day 2

REQUIRED

Week 2, Day 2

Sat 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM UTCApr 11, 2:30 PM - 3:30 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.

Public Discussion

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Apr 2 - Apr 11

2 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on April 2, 2026

SCHEDULE

Thursdays

11:00PM

Saturdays

2:30PM