An exclusive SERIES on The financial aid, scholarships, and the cost of college
PAYING FOR COLLEGE: A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID AND AFFORDABILITY
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Series Schedule
Apr 9
6:00 pm PDT
Apr 29
6:00 pm PDT
Sep 29
6:00 pm PDT
Part IV: FAFSA & CSS Profile -- Strategies for Maximizing Financial Aid
SESSION 3
Here is What You'll Learn
How to compare financial aid award letters
Understand how to evaluate aid packages across colleges and determine the true cost of each offer.
When and how to appeal financial aid offers
Learn when it makes sense to request a reconsideration and how families can approach financial aid offices effectively.
How to build a financially responsible college list
Identify colleges that are likely to be both admissions matches and financially realistic options.
How to research colleges using the Common Data Set
Learn how to find key data on financial aid policies, merit scholarships, and typical aid packages.
The difference between automatic and competitive merit scholarships
Understand how these scholarships work, where they’re commonly offered, and why deadlines matter.
How FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and outside scholarships affect financial aid
Learn how these forms work, common mistakes families make, and how third-party scholarships interact with institutional aid.
About Your Presenters
Sy Kim is the founder and principal of LVL Prep, an education consulting firm that supports students nationwide with tutoring, test preparation, executive functioning, and college admissions counseling. She previously served as Director of Programs and Executive Director Pro Tem at Aspire Education Project, where she oversaw tutoring and college counseling programs serving thousands of students. Sy earned her B.A. from the University of Maryland.
Jesus Moran is a college counselor and financial aid specialist who has helped hundreds of families navigate college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. He earned his A.B. from Harvard University and Master’s in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Both presenters attended college with the support of merit scholarships and financial aid and are passionate about helping families better understand the cost of college and the financial aid process.