• SALT Membership Program
  • Borrower Outreach
  • Wellness Results
  • The Impact of Borrowing Student Loans
  • The Numbers Tell the Story
• Industry and Regulatory Resources
  • ECASLA
  • Higher Education Act
  • The Common Manual
• Training and Education Services
  • Staff Training and Resources
  • Financial Education for Students
  • Course Catalog
• College Access Professionals
  • ASA in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia
  • National Training for Counselors and Mentors
  • Helping High School Students and Adult Learners
  • Resources
• FFELP-Related Services
  • Financial Aid Administrators
  • ASA Direct for Schools
  • Ask ASA Direct for Schools
  • Lenders and Servicers
  • ASA Direct for Lenders and Servicers
  • Ask ASA Direct for Lenders and Servicers
• NASFAA 2011

Making Sense of Financial Aid

Course Description

Getting financial aid seems like a pain to students; FinAid.org says that 20 percent of students don’t apply for aid because the forms were too much work. But, you can get aid in just 5 steps—and the money you save will be well worth their time. This session reviews those steps and the types of aid offered, taking the pain out of the process for you.

Who Should Attend

All students.

How You Will Benefit

After completing this course, you will:

• Know the steps you need to take to receive financial aid.
• Understand the different types of financial aid you may be offered.
• Know the terms and conditions of each type of financial aid.