Training Opportunities
FAME offers a wide variety of free training opportunities to school counselors, college access advisors, financial aid counselors and administrators. Our topics range from financial literacy to student loans, as well as professional development opportunities. We offer trainings at conferences, online and can create custom trainings by request.
For more information or to schedule a training, please contact Mary Dyer.
Financial Aid 101 is a free day-long financial aid training that FAME offers annually to school counselors, college access advisors and anyone assisting students with the financial aid process.
This training is typically held on the second Friday in October each year.
This Web-based training is held on the second Wednesday of each month during the academic year from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tentative Schedule:
| January 2012 |
FAFSA On the Web: A Line by Line Overview |
| February 2012 |
Customer Service and Financial Aid |
| March 2012 |
Financial Aid for Graduate Students |
| April 2012 |
Implementing Financial Education on Your Campus |
| May 2012 |
Financing Options for Middle Income Families |
FAFSA on the Web: A Line by Line Overview - January 2012
Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications - November 2011
Responsible Borrowing - June 2011
Education Benefits and Financial Aid for Military Students and Families - May 2011
Advocating For Students With Special Circumstances - April 2011
Understanding College Costs & Award Packaging - March 2011
"Counseling Split Borrowers" - February 2011
2011-2012 FAFSA on the Web - January 2011
FAFSA on the Web: A Line by Line Overview - January 2012
Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications - November 2011
Saving for College - November 2011, MESCA Conference
College Access Resources for Adult Students - September 2011
Responsible Borrowing - June 2011
Education Benefits and Financial Aid for Military Students and Families - May 2011
Advocating For Students With Special Circumstances and Special Circumstances Form - April 2011
Understanding College Costs and Award Packaging and Awarding Examples- March 2011
2011-2012 FAFSA on the Web - January 2011