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Events

Stay up-to-date with Alabama Possible events! Each event is open to the public but might also have an intended audience listed in the description. On-demand recordings can be found at youtube.com/alabamapossible.


Upcoming
Cash for College: Navigating Financial Aid for Immigrant Families
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 10:30AM
Audience: High school counselors, career coaches, educators; community-based organizations; postsecondary access & success professionals

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step in pursuing and affording college. Cash for College, an initiative of the Alabama Goes to College Campaign, works to ensure every senior completes their FAFSA before graduation. The 2025-26 FAFSA launches in December, and we’re here to provide updates as you prepare to support high school seniors with applying for financial aid. This webinar is a follow up to our FAFSA 101 webinar and will cover the components of the FAFSA form in depth. Register for the webinar HERE.

High school educators can claim professional development credit by visiting alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ and using Course #322173, Section #510297.

2025 EmpowerED Conference

Date: February 11-12, 2025
Location: Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, Mobile, AL

Join us for the nation’s gathering of the Historically Black Community College (HBCC) and Predominately Black Community College (PBCC) Network. This momentous event aims to create a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and knowledge-sharing among leaders, educators, and students within the HBCC/PBCC network.

Register for the conference HERE.

Archived

Scholarships are one way to help defray the cost of college and other expenses associated with postsecondary pursuits. Scholarship tools allow students to discover and track funding opportunities that are a good match for their identity, location, area of study, and more. During this webinar, educators preview scholarship resources and learn tips for applying.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step in pursuing and affording college. Cash for College, an initiative of the Alabama Goes to College Campaign, works to ensure every senior completes their FAFSA before graduation. The 2025-26 FAFSA launches in December, and we’re here to provide updates as you prepare to support high school seniors with applying for financial aid. This webinar covers basic financial aid concepts and review updated steps for completing the FAFSA. We discuss what we know so far about this new cycle and will continue to update you as December gets closer.
Following the launch of the 2024 Barriers to Prosperity Data Resources, this webinar aims to enhance your understanding and interpretation of data covering key measures for all 67 Alabama counties. You'll hear from panelists from around the state regarding how they use the data resources in a variety of contexts to educate, collaborate, and advocate in their communities.
The college admissions process can be a daunting task for families. In this webinar, college admission officers from in-state institutions share content on their application, selection, and enrollment processes; potential scholarship opportunities; and standardized testing requirements. Learn how you can support and advise high school seniors as they navigate this process. This webinar is Part 1 of our series focused on admissions.
College application season is here! In this webinar, educators learn more about the Alabama College Application Campaign, which is part of a national effort to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a postsecondary education credential. We discuss everything you need to prepare for Alabama College Application Week (October 7-11), an entire week when colleges in and around our state waive their application fees for Alabama students.
In this video, we talk about resources educators can access and utilize to support Alabama College Application Week, which takes place October 7-11, 2024. We also discuss the Common Black College Application, which is platform that students in Alabama can use for free to apply to over 65 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
In this video, we talk about resources educators can access and utilize to support #WhyApply Day on September 20, 2024.
In this video, we introduce the Alabama Goes to College Educator Toolkit and dive into resources within the General Assets folder.
In their final year of high school, seniors are contemplating what steps will carry them into their future career. High school educators guide students in career exploration by introducing them to new fields, assessing their interests, and charting their path forward. This webinar covers strategies for supporting career exploration and preparation. Panelists offer resources for educators and highlight exciting opportunities available to Alabama students.
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