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Navigating the Financial Aid Network
A required course in the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program.
Course closed to new registrations: Call ( 949 ) 824-5414 for more information or sign up below to be notified when this course becomes available.
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Course Description
Often educational consultants focus on the admission process without being aware of college financial aid, how it works, and how it may affect a family’s financial situation. While grades and test scores are important for admission, the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) can position a family favorably or unfavorably within the financial aid award policies of a college. This course covers issues of affordability, sources of college funding, all Title IV federal financial aid, and loan repayment terms. The focus is on families with dependent students. We review FAFSA and CSS Profile forms, the difference between need-based aid, merit-based aid, and the combination of merit-need aid within the role of enrollment management. Through case studies, we learn how to read financial aid packages and how to compare and contrast students' awards from multiple colleges. Participants also learn which circumstances may qualify for professional judgment. We review how to direct families to quality consumer information, work within our expertise, and commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and principles of good practice.
We highly recommend students complete EDUC_X406 Principles of Independent Educational Consulting prior to enrolling in this course. See enrollment confirmation for login information. Due to high demand, early enrollment recommended.
NOTE: This course may have optional, live sessions via Zoom. The sessions will be recorded and posted for students who are not able to attend. The Zoom meeting link and password to join will be provided in the course. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access the course’s Zoom sessions.
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Textbook Information
Textbooks for your course may be purchased from any vendor or bookseller of your choice.
Required Textbook(s):
HOW TO APPEAL FOR MORE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID 9781793298447
Optional Textbook(s):
THE ULTIMATE SCHOLARSHIP BOOK 2021 9781617601545
Meeting Schedule
Event Date Day Start Time End Time Location Room
START 03/29/2021 Monday --- --- Online (Access Begins) ---
END 05/16/2021 Sunday --- --- Online (Access Ends) ---