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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

FAFSA Office Hours #2
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10:30-11:30AM
Audience: High School Educators and Community-Based Organizations

These office hours are a time for high school educators and representatives from community-based organizations to drop in and ask specific FAFSA questions. We encourage attendees to come and go as they please, with questions answered on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for the office hours HERE.


Archived

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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The college admissions process can be a daunting task for families. In this webinar, college admission officers from in-state institutions share what they look for when students apply to attend their school. 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 Admissions 101 (Part 1: In-State)
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Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step in pursuing and affording college. The new FAFSA cycle began October 1, and we know you’re working diligently to support high school seniors as they apply for financial aid. Cash for College, an initiative of the Alabama Goes to College Campaign, works to ensure every senior completes their FAFSA before graduation. This webinar covers basic financial aid concepts and reviews updated steps for completing the financial aid application. We examine challenges that students and families might face and provide you with resources and tools to make the process easier!
Cash for College: FAFSA 101
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Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step in pursuing and affording college. In this training for community-based organizations that serve high school seniors, you learn more about the financial aid application process in preparation for the FAFSA cycle beginning October 1. This webinar covers basic financial aid concepts and reviews updated steps for completing the application. As we discuss how to assist families with completing a FAFSA, we examine challenges that students and families might face and provide you with resources and tools to make the process easier!
FAFSA 101 for Community-Based Organizations
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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 17-21, 2022), an entire week when colleges in and around our state waive their application fees for Alabama students.
Alabama College Application Campaign
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