Welcome to the Financial Aid Resource page for College Access and high school counselors!The OASFAA Outreach Committee hopes that you'll find the information on these pages useful in your search to make higher education affordable. On this page, you will find access to all the professional developments opportunities related to financial aid that will be offered for the 2025-26 academic year. As opportunities are available, they will be posted here. You also have the opportunity to request a financial aid presenter for your financial aid information night and the ability to place yourself in the OASFAA College Access/Counselor database so that you can receive our communications directly. |
FAFSA Line-by-Line Webinar
OASFAA will record a 2025-26 FAFSA training that you can listen to and use as a reference when assisting students and families with completing the FAFSA. This will be made available as soon as screen shots for the 2025-26 FAFSA are available.
Financial Aid 101 Webinar
This free webinar is for newer High School, Access, TRiO, and AmeriCorps counselors, as well as any brand new admissions or financial aid counselors. If you are in your first several years assisting high school students through the paying for college process, this webinar will provide an overview of the financial aid programs available to students. The steps that students must take in pursuing financial aid their senior year of high school will also be covered.
Financial Aid 201 Webinar - Coming in March 2025
With students beginning to receive award letters this month, families will be asking how to pay for college. This webinar will cover topics such as Ohio FAFSA numbers for the Class of 2025, reviewing aid offers, verification, financial aid appeals for special circumstances and borrowing options available to families. Share the word with your colleagues and bring your financial aid questions.
Planning for College Resources - Available Now
OASFAA will offer 14 in-person Counselor Workshop and one virtual workshop. These workshops will focus on line-by-line completion of the 2025-26 FAFSA. We will do a deep dive on the FSA ID, federal student aid programs, verification, state aid programs, award letter review and resources available to counselors for assisting students and families with the financial aid process. Come join us, network with your colleagues and bring your financial aid questions. The general timeframe for this event is 9 am - Noon. It may vary by site so please check your confirmation from your site coordinator.
OACAC Articulation Financial Aid Presentation
Presentation Slide Deck from Fall 2024 Articulation Workshops: Slides
Financial Aid Night Presentation for 2025-26 FAFSA/Award Year
Looking for a financial aid night presentation? OASFAA's Outreach Committee recorded this for you to share with students and families who may be looking for a general financial aid overview. Schools are also welcome to use recording at an information night if no financial aid presenter is available. (FAAs, click here for the slides.)
The 2025-26 Financial Aid Process - Webinar Recording
Financial Aid Night Presentation Deck in Spanish - Webinar Recording - ADDED October 28, 2024