Episode 24
The FAFSA Challenge
Guests:
- Patty DaSilva, School Counseling Consultant
- Gillian Moody, Harrison HS School Counseling Dept. Chair
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- [01:00] Rising Cost of Education
- [03:32] Thinking Ahead
- [06:20] Means Testing
- [08:05] FAFSA Example
- [09:37] Jobs on Campus
- [10:28] Changes to FAFSA
- [13:03] Delays and Concerns
- [14:05] Abundant Resources
- [15:56] Gaming the System
- [17:14] Georgia Futures & Other Resources
- [19:37] Scholarships Aren't Just for Brainiacs!
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Helpful Links -
Cobb Schools Counseling: https://www.cobbk12.org/page/38582/school-counseling
Georgia Degrees Pay: https://www.usg.edu/georgia-degrees-pay
GA Student Finance Commission: https://gsfc.georgia.gov/
GAFutures: https://www.gafutures.org/
FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Article about FAFSA changes: https://www.applerouth.com/blog/the-fafsa-is-changing-heres-what-you-need-to-know
FSA Financial Aid toolkit: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/outreach/target/parents.jsp
Sallie Mae: https://www.salliemae.com/blog/
SoFi: https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/navigating-financial-aid-package/
Financial Aid Award Analyzer: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/your-financial-path-to-graduation/
Paying for College in 4 steps: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/paying-for-college/home
A student’s guide to money: https://www.sofi.com/cash-course-student-guide/
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