2024-2025 FAFSA Updates
2023-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Are you just hearing about the upcoming FAFSA updates? Have questions? The 24-25 FAFSA will bring big changes that will impact seniors, continuing students, Adults, and families. Please join us on Friday, September 15th at 11 a.m. for an overview of the Top 10 Things You Should Know about the 24-25 FAFSA form.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Springfield)
2023-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802
College counselors and career advisors are invited to join MOCAN and MASFAP for Professional Development Institute (PDI) fall workshops providing updates on financial aid, interpreting offer letters, and changes to the FAFSA. Workshops will be held in-person on 14 campuses across the state in September, October, and November.
Unless noted below, all workshops will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude by 12 p.m.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: Advising Students on Finding the Best Fit + Match (Virtual)
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:30
Choosing a college is a complex and often confusing process. This training will provide an overview of match + fit and how to support students and families as they are exploring options for life after high school.
Kimberly Hanauer, UnlockedED Founder & CEO, will be lead this workshop. Kimberly has previous experience working at DC Public Schools, KIPP Foundation, and Duke University.
REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Poplar Bluff)
2023-09-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Three Rivers Community College, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop(Cape Girardeau)
2023-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences, 2001 William Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63703

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Sedalia)
2023-10-03 08:00 - 12:00 | State Fair Community College, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Joplin)
2023-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Trenton)
2023-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (St. Joseph)
2023-10-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (St. Louis)
2023-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Saint Louis University, 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Rolla)
2023-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri

PDI: CSS Profile Completion, Part 1 (Virtual)
2023-10-13 10:00 - 11:30
Over 400 colleges and universities require the CSS Profile, a financial aid application that is incredibly complex and distinctly different from the FAFSA. In this training, we will walk through the many sections of the CSS Profile, sharing tips for answering tricky questions and providing practice with student scenarios and case studies. We will also discuss potential follow-up steps, including the Noncustodial CSS Profile, waiver request process, and IDOC.
Register for this workshop here.

2023 NCAN Conference
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-18
The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) is hosting the 2023 NCAN Conference in Dallas. This year’s conference, Uniting for Equity: Shaping the Future of Postsecondary Attainment, brings together thousands of postsecondary access and success practitioners, leaders, and advocates for non-stop networking, learning, knowledge-sharing, and celebrating members from our field.
Early bird registration deadline: July 14
Regular registration deadline: September 29

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Columbia)
2023-10-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Columbia College, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Missouri

PDI: CSS Profile Completion, Part 2 (Virtual)
2023-10-20 10:00 - 11:30
Over 400 colleges and universities require the CSS Profile, a financial aid application that is incredibly complex and distinctly different from the FAFSA. In this training, we will walk through the many sections of the CSS Profile, sharing tips for answering tricky questions and providing practice with student scenarios and case studies. We will also discuss potential follow-up steps, including the Noncustodial CSS Profile, waiver request process, and IDOC.
Register for workshop here.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Hannibal)
2023-10-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Hannibal LaGrange University, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Kirksville)
2023-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (West Plains)
2023-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri State University – West Plains, 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Kansas City)
2023-10-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

Missouri School Counselor Association Fall Conference
2023-11-05 08:00 - 2023-11-07 17:00 | Tan-Tar-A Conference Center, 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, Missouri, 65065
MSCA’s annual conference for Missouri counselors. Register and learn more.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Virtual)
2023-11-14 09:00 - 10:30
Did you miss one of the 14 in-person high school counselor workshops? No worries, we are hosting one more virtual workshop! Join us online to learn what’s new with the 2024-25 FAFSA, what happens after filing the FAFSA, discuss unique student situations, and discuss what you and your students can be doing this fall and spring to prepare for the form.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP HERE

PDI: Advising High-Achieving, High-Financial Need Students (Virtual)
2023-12-01 10:00 - 11:30
Join us online with veteran counselor, Julie Kampschroeder as she discusses strategies on advising high-achieving and high-need students. Julie will also walk counselors through the process of identifying institutions that meet full financial need for this population of students.
REGISTER HERE

PEN Community within the Network Meeting
2024-01-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri
By invitation only. Meeting of Postsecondary Equity Network members and college access partner organizations. For more information, contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org.

PDI: MOCAN + MASFAP FAFSA Walkthrough (Sikeston)
2024-01-09 08:30 - 11:00 | Southeast Missouri State University – Sikeston Campus, 2401 N Main, Sikeston, MO, 63801
Join Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) and Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) for a FAFSA Walkthrough workshop in your area.

Due to expected inclement weather, this workshop will occur on Zoom.

Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83544945182

PDI: FAFSA Completion, Part 1 (Virtual)
2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:30
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.
Register for workshop here.

PDI: MOCAN + MASFAP FAFSA Walkthrough (Springfield)
2024-01-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Ozarks Technical Community College
Join Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) and Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) for a FAFSA Walkthrough workshop in your area.

Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.

Agenda will be sent one week prior to event.

REGISTER HERE

PDI: MOCAN + MASFAP FAFSA Walkthrough (Kansas City)
2024-01-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

PEN State of DEI Discussion
2024-01-12 11:00 - 15:00
By invitation only. Meeting of Postsecondary Equity Network Members. For more information, contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org.

PDI: MOCAN + MASFAP FAFSA Walkthrough (Moberly)
2024-01-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Moberly Area Community College, 101 College Avenue, Moberly, MO, 65270

PDI: FAFSA Completion, Part 2 (Virtual)
2024-01-19 10:00 - 11:30
