PDI: FAFSA Follow-Up and Verification with uAspire (virtual)
2024-02-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
This training will address common challenges and best practices of FAFSA follow-up, including the importance of reviewing the FAFSA Submission Summary (previously called the Student Aid Report). We will also discuss federal verification requirements and strategies for helping students navigate the verification process.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP HERE

MASFAP Virtual Financial Aid Workshop
2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Did you miss the in-person financial aid workshops this fall? It’s not too late! Join us online on November 21 at 9 AM.
This 90-minute virtual workshop will cover:

What to expect with the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Financial Aid Offers and how to help your students understand covering the cost
Additional resources and tools you can use with your families

You can register to attend the virtual workshop on November 21 here. We hope to see you virtually later this month!

PDI: Financial Aid Offer Review Watch Party (virtual)
2025-01-28 08:30 - 12:00
Workshop Title: Financial Aid Offer Review Watch Party
Workshop Description: This training will show you the power of analyzing aid offers and give you the tools, knowledge, and language to support students with this critical step in the financial aid process. We will begin by reviewing key aid offer terminology, examples, and practices. We will then introduce uAspire’s College Cost Calculator and walk through a case study to show how to use this tool and explain the results to students.
Who Should Attend: High school counselors, college and career advisors, community-based practitioners, anyone assisting students with the financial aid process
REGISTER HERE

PDI: Introduction to Financial Aid with uAspire (virtual)
2025-09-11 09:00 - 10:30
Workshop Title: Introduction to Financial Aid with uAspire
Workshop Description: This training will provide an overview of the main types of financial aid and financial aid application process, while incorporating a student-centered approach to the terminology and requirements.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for new high school counselors, college and career advisors, and community-based organization practitioners who are beginning to work with students on financial aid. It’s also a great refresher for anyone looking to build or strengthen their foundational knowledge of financial aid.
REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (St. Joseph)
2025-09-17 08:30 - 11:30 | Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri
Hosted by the Missouri Association of Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) and Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN). Complete the form below to register for our free workshop. Topics may include:

The Other Side of FAFSA Simplification
What Happens After Filing the FAFSA
Small Group Scenarios
Decoding Financial Aid Offers
Covering the Cost
Recommendations and Support for Counselors

REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Columbia)
2025-09-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Columbia College, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Rolla)
2025-09-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri

PDI: FAFSA Completion, Part I with uAspire (virtual)
2025-09-26 09:00 - 10:30
Workshop Title: FAFSA Completion, Part I (Student Walkthrough)
Workshop Description: Whether you have decades of experience with the FAFSA or you are just starting out, this is a great look under the hood of the most frequently used financial aid form. This training will walk you through the online form, give you opportunities to practice with complex scenarios, and highlight the potential pitfalls all practitioners and students should be aware of.
Who Should Attend? The workshop is designed for high school counselors, college and career advisors, and other student support professionals who assist students and families with FAFSA completion. All experience levels are welcome!
REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Cape Girardeau)
2025-10-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences, 2001 William Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63703

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Trenton)
2025-10-02 10:30 - 13:30 | North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri

PDI: FAFSA Completion, Part II with uAspire (virtual)
2025-10-03 09:00 - 10:30
Workshop Title: FAFSA Completion, Part II (Parent Walkthrough)
Workshop Description: Whether you have decades of experience with the FAFSA or you are just starting out, this is a great look under the hood of the most frequently used financial aid form. This training will walk you through the online form, give you opportunities to practice with complex scenarios and highlight the potential pitfalls all practitioners and students should be aware of.
Who Should Attend? The workshop is designed for high school counselors, college and career advisors, and other student support professionals who assist students and families with FAFSA completion. All experience levels are welcome!

REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Sedalia)
2025-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | State Fair Community College, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Springfield)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (St. Louis)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Joplin)
2025-10-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, Missouri

PDI: State Aid Update & FAFSA Questions (virtual)
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00
Workshop Title: State Aid Update & FAFSA Questions
Workshop Description: Hear the latest updates on Missouri State Aid Programs from the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Participants will also have the chance to ask FAFSA questions to financial aid experts. Come with your questions!
Who Should Attend? This session is ideal for high school counselors and college/career advisors of all experience levels.

REGISTER HERE

KCCAN Summer College & Career Center
2026-06-01 10:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00
Free advising for Kansas City area students – recent high school graduates and current college students – on college and career. Get help with FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, career planning, and college applications.
In person and virtual hours available.
Learn more
