Looking Ahead to Senior Year 2023-2024
Learn how many families and students pay for college. NCSEAA experts will share insider tips on lesser-known sources to pay for college, and provide tips for where to find local scholarships you qualify for and how to shine in your application. The FAFSA is the most important step in the financial aid process. But what about the Student Aid Report, errors, and verification? NCSEAA has the answers. Learn tips for evaluating each financial aid offer and choose the right school for your student.
Learn more by registering for the webinars below!
Week 1 - How to Pay for College
February 2, 2023, 6-7 pm
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.
Week 2 – Scholarships “Ask the Experts” panel
February 9, 2023, 6-7 pm
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.
Week 3 – FAFSA’s done – show me the money!
February 16, 2023, 6-7 pm
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.
Week 4 – Comparing financial aid award letters
February 23, 2023, 6-7 pm
The cost of going to a private college can be very different from going to a public one so it can be hard to compare financial aid award letters. 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.