NextGen has helped more than 6,000 seniors in Philadelphia (65,000 students nationwide!) claim upwards of $40MM in free federal aid through text-message scholarship reminders and their free in-class workshops led by “Money Mentors” which are local college students from schools like UPenn, Temple, and Drexel.

The NextGen team is currently setting up individual financial aid comparison workshops across Philadelphia to help students analyze their financial aid award packages. The goal of this workshop is to teach students and set them up to make a smarter, number-backed decision on which college is right for them depending on how much they’re being offered by each school.

Sign up for a free 30-minute workshop today!

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What is covered in a Financial Aid Award Letter 101 workshop?

• How can I compare my financial aid packages?
• What are subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
• How to appeal financial aid packages?
• How can I create a student loan repayment plan?
• A local trained college student would host the workshop!

What is NextGenVest?

NextGenVest is a social enterprise that has helped over 50,000 students access over $39 million in free federal aid and scholarships through in-person workshops and text message. We also help students negotiate their tuition packages, like Freddy Chang who we helped obtain an extra $49,000 at UPenn! We do accomplish this through two ways:

1) We host in-person workshops (usually 30 minutes across senior seminars or advisory periods) on topics including College Kickoff 101, Scholarships 101 and more (click here for the full list)!

2) We help students with customized text message reminders and access to help on nights and weekends!

Check us out in Yahoo Finance here and our CEO’s TED talk here!

To date, we’ve helped over 50,000 students across the country!

Sign up for this workshop now!

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NextGenVest can host a free 20 – 30 minute workshop at your school focused on a financial aid topic of your choosing!

• When will you hear back from us? Within 24 hours after completing this form!
• Who are they for? Primarily Juniors and Seniors
• When can they take place? Class assemblies, lunch periods, individual class rooms throughout the day
• Who leads them? A trained NextGenVest College Student from a nearby university
• Are they free? Yes!

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More about NextGenVest and resources for teachers: https://www.nextgenvest.com/teachers

Topics:

• How to fill out and submit the FAFSA
• Student Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent Plus Loans, Private Loans)
• Scholarship + Grant Resources
• Financial Aid Award Letters
• Personal Statements and College Applications

Times:

December 1 at 2PM ET
December 7 at 2PM ET
December 9 at 2PM ET

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Get your students prepared to fill out the FAFSA by hosting a 30 Minute NextGenVest + FAFSA Workshop with a trained college student from UPenn, Drexel, and Temple. Topics covered include:

• What is the FAFSA?
• What is an FSA ID and how do I get one?
• What documents do I need?
• What if I’m a DACA student? and more!

Students can get signed up for reminders over text message on nights and weekends during the workshop as well which has allowed NextGenVest to students access over $39 Million in Financial Aid. To sign up email “FAFSA + Pizza” Workshop to kelly@nextgenvest.com.

NextGenVest.com is hosting free virtual workshops for all PHENND classrooms*! They’re 15-30 minute workshops in which your students get get help: finding scholarships, negotiating their tuition and getting started with the college process. The great thing is, they’re so easy to book and your students can walk away with tangible resources. NextGenVest will tailor workshops according to the needs of your students!

Click here to learn more about their workshops + book directly or email neha@nextgenvest.com with a date and time between 3/27 and 4/7.

https://nextgenvest.com/workshops

* A PHENND Classroom is a classroom in which the teacher/principal/partner gets the PHENND Update 🙂

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What is NextGenVest.com?

NextGenVest.com has helped over 35,000+ students find scholarships, apply for financial aid, and negotiate their college tuition through 30 minute in-person workshops and over text message. Any school that provides free & reduced lunch can receive a free code for their students. Workshops are for high school juniors and seniors

Workshop 1: Scholarships 101

• Why are scholarships important?
• What is the difference between need and merit based scholarships?
• How many scholarships should I apply to?
• What should my scholarship calendar look like?
• What if I don’t have good grades, can I still apply for scholarships?

Workshop 2: Understanding Your Financial Aid Package (For Seniors)

• How can I compare financial aid packages from different schools?
• What is the difference between Subsidized, Unsubsidized loans, and Parent Plus Loans?
• Can I negotiate my financial aid package and how do I write an appeal letter?
• What are key deadlines to make a decision?
• **NextGenVest helped students appeal aid packages to get $260,000+ last spring**

Workshop 3: Kicking off the College Process (For Juniors)

• What are reach, match, and safety schools?
• What are key deadlines and tips on creating a calendar?
• How can I start making a scholarship schedule now?
• What are SAT/ACT prep resources that are free?
• What do you wish you knew about the college application process?

Interested in booking a workshop? Email neha@nextgenvest.com with a date and time that works for you!

NextGenVest.com and Dominos are sponsoring “Pizza + Scholarship Parties” for Philadelphia schools to encourage students to apply for scholarships over winter vacation. If you reserve a time, your school will be sent pizza during the weeks of December 6 – 16. Handouts will be sent to students and you have the option of hosting a trained college student from the University of Pennsylvania to discuss the importance of submitting scholarship applications. Want to RSVP for a pizza party?

Email neha@nextgenvest.com with your preferred date and time! Note: the ideal audience is an 11th or 12th grade classroom.

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