How Maximize Your Eligibility for a Discount on College with the FAFSA and CSS profile
with Jackie Postelnick
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How Maximize Your Eligibility for a Discount on College with the FAFSA and CSS profile
The bad news? College is expensive. The good news? There are all kinds of tools to help. Two of the most common are FAFSA and CSS Profile. However, for families who’ve never gone through the process of applying for financial aid before, it can be incredibly confusing and overwhelming. How do you know you’re approaching the FAFSA and CSS Profile in a way that’s going to help you make the most of your opportunities for free aid for school, and really…how to maximize your eligibility for what’s effectively a discount on college? Jackie Postelnick is a director of the college of planning with Plan on College, and has completed over 1,000 FAFSAs and CSS profiles. She knows this topic inside and out. Join us to learn…
- Who should fill out the FAFSA form…whether or not it’s only for low-income families
- HOW to fill out the FAFSA form, and what some common mistakes and misunderstandings are
- When FAFSA opens up, and when you should get your form submitted
- The differences between a FAFSA and a CSS profile
- Whether you should complete both a FAFSA AND a CSS profile
- How involved your teen should be in the financial aid process
About Your Speaker
Jackie Postelnick
Jaclynn Postelnick is the Director of College Planning with Plan on College and is accredited as a Provisional Member with the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). She works with parents and students to educate them through the college planning process and ensures each family is moving smoothly along their individual timeline. She started her professional career working in a financial aid office, processing loans and guiding students through the FAFSA. With Plan on College, she has provided guidance for over 1,500 FAFSAs and 500 CSS Profiles. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys baking and decorating specialty cookies. Her core mantra is “balance” so she equally enjoys staying active with yoga, stand up paddle boarding, and hiking.
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