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Introduction to Making College Affordable

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EDUC 846

Explore the various areas related to college affordability. Topics include an examination of college cost issues, the relationship between the admission and financial aid applications.  Upon completion, students will be prepared to continue their studies in counseling in our College Counseling certificate program.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 2 weeks
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $295.00

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What you can learn.

Understand the impact of cost concerns and affordability as a fit factor on the college search process
Gain a basic understanding of the college financing delivery system
Understand the structure and process of financial aid, including types and sources of financial aid
Learn about the differential impact of college costs on first-generation and low-income students

About This Course

This mini course offers a detailed review of the two primary financial aid applications, the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE. The seven modules address application rationale, processes and documentation requirements in a step-by-step fashion. The information will be presented in video format with supplemental handouts and readings. Hands-on exercises will give enrollees personal experience in completing the forms. There will be one Zoom-based session to provide the opportunity to discuss the process and to get individual questions answered.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
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405983
Fee:
$295.00
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Notes

Internet access required. 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026