Financial Forms, Awards & Appeals
How is a college financial aid or merit award calculated?
Presenters
- Crystal Tate | Crystal Clear College Consulting | crystal@crystalclearcollegeplanning.com
- Robin Aijian | University of Puget Sound | rbaijian@pugetsound.edu
- Tani Rachkoskie | Goucher College | tania.rachkoskie@goucher.edu
- Cori Murphy|Scholars Service Center | cori@scholarscp.com
- Cyndy McDonald | The College Counselor's Coach | cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com
Show Notes
Financial Aid Forms, Awards & Appeals- Oh My!
Here are some resources available on college financial aid, forms and the financial aid process. I included the National College Affordability Group as a resource too. The national organization dedicated to providing resources and clarity on college affordability.
- College Cost Transparency Iniative : https://www.collegeprice.org/home
- Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov/
- Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/resources/2025-26-counselors-handbook.pdf
- National College Affordability Group:
https://www.ncagonline.org/
Colleges That Change Lives
Goucher College and University of Puget Sound are members of the prestigious Colleges that Change Lives (CTCL) group. Learn more obout the colleges Tania and Robin represent:
- Goucher College: https://www.goucher.edu/
- University of Puget Sound: https://www.puget.edu
Check out the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) website. View a map of the CTCL campuses and read profiles of each of the campuses. Each CTCL college offers unique and transformative experiences to students. Find a CTCL tour near you. Tours are offered in the fall, spring and summer. Great resources are shared here.
Inside Strategic Enrollment: Wielding Financial Aid
Join Cyndy in her insightful 3-hour workshop as she discusses the financial aid changes and unravels the complexity of college affordability. This webinar provides insights into Strategic Enrollment Management and its essential role in college admissions and affordability. Cyndy will walk you through the pivotal use of merit scholarships, demonstrate tailoring college affordability to a unique family circumstance, and share case studies. Receive a presentation you can offer to parents or other interested parties. This workshop is a must-attend for anyone seeking to understand the often daunting landscape of college finance.