Financial aid is complicated

By Jameia Tennie
April 11, 2024
A young man and his mother are working at a laptop together.

Common App and uAspire will team up for two additional YouTube livestreams on @CommonAppMedia. Mark your calendars.

Financial Aid Offer Review

The Financial Aid Offer walkthrough provides students and families with critical information to interpret their financial aid offers. uAspire advisors will share key details about the different types of financial aid, best practices for reviewing and comparing financial aid offers, and the essential next steps to take after determining how much each college will cost. We also provide opportunities for Q&A and follow-up support.


Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm ET

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Affording College 101

The Affording College 101 (AC 101) walkthrough will help students and families understand the basics of financial aid and college affordability. It will start with the cost of attendance and the different kinds of financial aid, along with an overview of the college affordability timeline. This walkthrough also goes into a bit more detail about uAspire’s College Cost Calculator and how to understand and pay your bill. We will also provide opportunities for Q&A and follow-up support.

Wednesday, May 15, 6 pm ET

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