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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

Community Conversation: Preparing High Schoolers for their Senior Year
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 12:00-1:00PM
Audience: High School Educators and Administrators, College Access Professionals, and Community Leaders 

Join our final community-building conversation of the year to discuss engaging 9th-11th grade students in college and career preparation. How do we start conversations early to build a college- and career-ready culture? What can we do to empower students to feel confident in the tasks they’ll need to complete their senior year? This conversation is an opportunity to workshop ideas, explore new strategies, and share lessons learned. Register for the community conversation HERE. 

3rd Annual Alabama College Attainment Network (AlabamaCAN) Virtual Conference
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Registration is Free
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This year’s theme is Changing the Narrative: Bridging Postsecondary Attainment and Workforce.

The topics for presentations include:
  • Postsecondary Access and Readiness
  • Connecting College and Career Success
  • Student Success in Postsecondary Education
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
  • Policy, Advocacy, and Collective Impact


Archived

The college application process involves multiple steps and can seem like a daunting task. During this panel discussion, college admissions officers from out-of-state institutions share what they are looking for in an application and answer questions that guide students who are looking at postsecondary pathways outside of Alabama.
College Admissions 101 (Part 2: Out-of-State)
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Leveraging data is key to efficiently monitoring your FAFSA completion progress and improvement. In this webinar, learn how to utilize data platforms to track FAFSA completion and strengthen your outreach campaign. We share new guidance on accessing and maximizing the features of The Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s FAFSA Completion Portal.
Using Data to Support Your FAFSA Completion Campaign
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This workshop reviews the Alabama Goes to College campaign goals, timeline, and outreach resources. We revisit the Educators Toolkit and highlight resources that promote a college- and career-ready culture. Peer educators share the strategies they're employing for the second half of the academic year. We also preview some upcoming trainings that will support the final push towards graduation!
Alabama Goes to College Campaign Refresher
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This workshop discusses financial aid opportunities for immigrant families. We review how citizenship impacts federal aid eligibility and discuss practical steps for completing the FAFSA. We also cover alternative aid options, including scholarships and institutional aid. This webinar highlights resources and strategies that educators can use to have conversations with immigrant students and assist them as they pursue postsecondary pathways.
Cash for College: Navigating Financial Aid for Immigrant Families
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Scholarships are one way to help defray the cost of college and other expenses associated with postsecondary pathways. Scholarships often provide funding opportunities that are a good match for a student’s background, affiliations, interests, and goals. During this webinar, educators preview scholarship tools and learn tips for applying. We'll highlight scholarships specifically for Alabama students and immigrant students.
Cash for College: Scholarships 101
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Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a challenging step in the postsecondary planning process. This webinar expands upon our FAFSA 101 webinar to address some of the more complex components of the FAFSA. Learn about tools and resources that assist students and families in navigating complicated aspects of the application.
Cash for College: Advanced FAFSA
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@Alabama Possible hosted the 2022 Re-Imagining Coffee & Conversation virtually as part of a cooking show on November 3, 2022 at 9AM. This livestream showcases a dynamic conversation featuring Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, Alabama Department of Labor and Marta Self, Regions Foundation on the campus of Lawson State Community College. Presenting sponsors of this livestream are Alabama Power Foundation and Lawson State Community College Video production provided by LRY Media Group
Re-Imagining Coffee and Conversation Cooking Show
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CONTENTS OF VIDEO 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - FSA ID login 05:05 - Student Demographics 13:02 - School Selection 17:51 - Dependency Status 25:10 - Parent Demographics 34:20 - Parent Financials 54:21 - Student Financials 57:04 - Sign and Submit LINKS REFERENCED IN VIDEO 00:37 Determining dependency status - https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency 07:55 Aid eligibility for non-U.S. citizens - https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/non-us-citizens 17:33 School selection instructions - https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/school-list#alabama 23:44 Special circumstances - https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info#special-circumstances 26:13 Who’s My Parent flow chart - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/who-is-my-parent.png 31:52 Dependency questions - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-dependency.pdf 1:01:02 What Happens Next - https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct This walkthrough is best used by a current high school senior who is considered a dependent student. This video is brought to you by Alabama Goes to College. Learn more at https://alabamapossible.org/programs/alabamagoestocollege/
2023-24 FAFSA Walkthrough
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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. Watch this webinar to hear strategies for supporting career exploration and preparation. Panelists offer resources for educators as well as highlight exciting opportunities available to Alabama students.
Exploring Career Pathways
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