Students and parents often turn to counselors as their initial resource for financial aid guidance. Accessing the training sources and information below can equip you with the most up-to-date aid knowledge and strategies to help you better advise your students.
A program of the US Department of Education offering counselors and mentors free training, information, resources, and tools regarding federal, state, and local financial aid programs.
News and resources to help counselors prepare students for college. The site features key dates and deadlines, professional development opportunities, data, and research reports.
HESC offers free High School Counselor Workshops to keep you informed about federal and state financial aid programs. HESC and NYS Financial Aid Administrators Association experts provide information, updates, and tools to promote college access and how to better assist your students through the financial aid process.
Be sure to sign up for our High School Counselor Newsletter to find out when these workshops will be next available!
Previous Workshops
2024-25 FAFSA/TAP Training Webinar
January 29, 2024 | Downloads: FAFSA Changes Overview; Students with Unusual Circumstances Handout; Financial Aid Toolkit Handout
In-Depth FAFSA/TAP Counselor Workshop
December 13, 2023 | Download Presentation
2024-25 FAFSA & TAP Updates for High School Counselors
November 28, 2023 | Download Presentation | View Recording
Below are additional resources that provide a wide range of helpful online information, tools, and support for counselors and financial aid professionals.
U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid for Counselors
New York State School Counselors Association (NYSSCA)
New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA)
New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC)
If you have any questions regarding the Counselor Workshops, email [email protected].
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