New Video on Financial Aid for College

Posted by on May 26, 2006

[posted from College Prep Round Table]

Federal Student Aid Video Presentation for High School Counselors, Mentors, Students and Parents

Do you need to know how the application process for federal student aid works? Have you ever considered hosting a financial aid workshop, but don’t know where to begin? Are you looking for a financial aid resource to provide to students and parents? The answers to these questions and many more about the application process and impact of student aid may be found in this new instructional program.

The office of Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education has made available a video presentation entitled, “Start Here, Go Further With Federal Student Aid: Money for Education Beyond High School.”

What will it cover?
The video provides students and parents application process information including:
? What is federal student aid and who can get it?
? What’s the purpose of a U.S. Department of Education PIN?
? How do you fill out the FAFSA online?
? What happens after the FAFSA is submitted?

In addition, counselors and mentors will find tips on:
? How do you host a financial aid night?
? Where can you order free publications?
? What are the advantages to joining the Federal Student Aid mailing list?

How can I view the video?
You may view the video at any time using the video-on-demand Web site at http://www.edvideo.ddlomni.com. The video presentation also will be provided in DVD and VHS formats.