Financial Aid Webinars for Educators

Attention school counselors, access providers, and other staff supporting seniors! Stay up-to-date and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. This webinar series will cover essential components of the financial aid process.

FAFSA Completion - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

This training workshop is a deep dive into the FAFSA in which participants will learn how to complete each section of the form, identify and manage the many potential pitfalls for students, and practice with a variety of complex student case studies to ensure the content is applicable in their work with students. Register here! 

Schedule:
Part 1: 10:00 AM -11:30 AM (EST)
Break: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)
Part 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

CSS Profile Completion - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

This training workshop is a robust overview of the CSS Profile in which participants will learn how to complete each section of the form, understand the differences between the Profile and FAFSA, identify and manage common student errors, and practice with a variety of student case studies to ensure the content of the training is applicable in their work with students. The workshop will also review common follow-up steps, including the Noncustodial CSS Profile, waiver request process, and IDOC. Register here!

Schedule:
Part 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
Break: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)
Part 2: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

VASA Application Webinar - Thursday, November 6, 2026

This workshop is designed for educators to learn more about the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application. The VASA application is for Virginians who have certain nonimmigrant visas, are undocumented, have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or are otherwise ineligible to file a FAFSA. The VASA application only provides access to state financial aid and possibly institutional aid. Register here!

Schedule:
2:00 - 3:30 PM (EST)