Navigating the Financial Aid Network
A required course in the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program.
This course is designed for educational consultants interested in broadening their range of services to parents and their dependent student. It focuses on vehicles of college funding, issues of affordability, and sources of federal and institutional financial aid. Consultants can help students gain access to colleges that are affordable for them. We discuss the new FAFSA based on the Simplification Act and the changes that have been made to the application. We will review the different types of federal student aid such as loans, loan repayment options, grants, and work study. Changes to how the Federal Pell Grant is now determined will be discussed. We also review the Institutional Methodology (IM) used by mainly private, and some public colleges, via the CSS Profile form, types of scholarships available, and the role of enrollment management in financial aid. Through case studies, we learn what is the Cost of Attendance, how to read financial aid packages, and how to compare and contrast students' awards from multiple colleges. Participants also learn about the role of the financial aid administrator and circumstances that may qualify for professional judgment. We review how to position our services, direct families to quality consumer information, work within our expertise, and commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and principles of good practice.
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SPRING 2025
Class Schedule
Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
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Event Start | Date 3/31/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
Event End | Date 5/18/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Textbook Information for EDUC X406.1.
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Special Notes
NOTE: This course may have live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
SUMMER 2025
Class Schedule
Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
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Event Start | Date 6/23/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/24/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 7/8/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 7/21/2025 | Day MON | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 8/5/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
Event End | Date 8/10/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Textbook Information for EDUC X406.1.
Required Textbook(s):
Optional Textbook(s):
Meet Your Instructor(s)
Special Notes
This course will host live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience, but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
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