Welcome to the Financial Aid Resource page forHigh School and College Access Counselors!The OASFAA Outreach Committee hopes that you'll find the information on these pages useful in your search to make higher education affordable. On this page, you will find access to all the professional developments opportunities related to financial aid that will be offered for the 2027-28 academic year. As opportunities are available, they will be posted here. Need to request a presenter for your Financial Aid Night? Are you in the OASFAA College Access/Couselor database? Join the College Access/Counselor Database Other questions? |
Financial Aid 101 Webinar -Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00am REGISTER NOW
This free webinar is for newer High School, Access, TRiO, and AmeriCorps counselors, as well as any brand new admissions or financial aid counselors. If you are in your first several years assisting high school students through the paying for college process, this webinar will provide an overview of the financial aid programs available to students. The steps that students must take in pursuing financial aid their senior year of high school will also be covered.
Slide Deck - Added 9/30/26
Recording - Coming soon!
Financial Aid 201 Webinar - Winter 2027, Date TBA
With students beginning to receive award letters later this year, families will be asking how to pay for college. This webinar will cover topics such as Ohio FAFSA numbers for the Class of 2027, reviewing aid offers, verification, financial aid appeals for special circumstances and borrowing options available to families. Share the word with your colleagues and bring your financial aid questions.
Slide Deck - Available after webinar
Recording - Available after webinar
OACAC Connections (previously Articulation) Financial Aid Presentation
Presentation Slide Deck from Fall 2026 Articulation Workshops: Slide Deck - Added 9/17/26
Financial Aid Night Presentation for 2027-28 FAFSA/Award Year
Looking for a financial aid night presentation? OASFAA's Outreach Committee recorded this for you to share with students and families who may be looking for a general financial aid overview. Schools are also welcome to use recording at an information night if no financial aid presenter is available.
The 2027-28 Financial Aid Process: Recording
The 2027-28 Financial Aid Process: Slide Deck
Financial Aid Night Presentation Deck in Spanish: Slide Deck - Coming soon!
High School Counselor WorkshopsOASFAA will offer nine in-person Counselor Workshops and one virtual workshop.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Workshop topics will include:
These workshops also provide an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and connect with financial aid professionals. Workshops are typically scheduled from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, times may vary slightly by location.
After registration, please refer to your confirmation email for your schedule, location and site coordinator information.
| 2026 Workshop Schedule - REGISTER NOW | |
|---|---|
| Host Institution | Date |
| University of Dayton | October 5, 2026 |
| University of Cincinnati | October 5, 2026 |
| University of Findlay | October 6, 2026 |
| Muskingum University | October 6, 2026 |
| Kent State University | October 6, 2026 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | October 7, 2026 |
| Ohio University - Athens | October 8, 2026 |
| The Ohio State University - Columbus | October 9, 2026 |
| Shawnee State University | October 16, 2026 |
Virtual Counselor Workshop October 20, 2026 - now available
If you are new to financial aid or have limited experience with the financial aid process, we encourage you to attend the Financial Aid 101 (FA 101) webinar prior to participating in a workshop.
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