PDI: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop (Columbia)
2024-10-17 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Workshop Title: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop
Workshop Description: Hosted by the Missouri Association of Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) and Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN)
Topics Include:
The Other Side of FAFSA Simplification
What Happens After Filing the FAFSA
Small Group Scenarios
Decoding Financial Aid Offers
Covering the Costs
Who should attend: High school counselors, college and career advisors, community-based practitioners, anyone assisting students with the financial aid process
REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop (West Plains)
2024-10-18 08:00 - 11:00

PDI: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop (Hannibal)
2024-10-22 08:00 - 11:00

PDI: FAFSA Completion Part II with uAspire (virtual)
2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:30
Workshop Title: FAFSA Completion, Part II
Workshop Description: Parent Contributor Walkthrough – 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: High school counselors, college and career advisors, community-based practitioners

REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop (Sedalia)
2024-10-24 09:00 - 14:30

PDI: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop (Kansas City)
2024-10-29 08:00 - 11:00

PDI: MASFAP Financial Aid Workshop (St. Louis)
2024-10-30 08:00 - 11:00

PDI: Employer Relations - Connecting Students to the Real World (virtual)
2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:30
Workshop Title: Employer Relations – Connecting Students to the Real World
Workshop Description: This session will provide an overview of employer relations and strategies for connecting your students to local companies. Topics will include understanding the employer perspective, benefits and types of real-world experiences, targeting companies by industry, and developing experiential programs for students. Attendees will also learn how to create a marketing pitch to encourage companies to engage with their school and how to build a network for alumni to support your efforts.
We will be joined by Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, Director, Career & Internship Center at the University of Baltimore and Past President of the National Career Development Association
Who should attend: High school counselors, college and career advisors, community-based practitioners
REGISTER 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!

PEN Administrative Leadership Institute
2024-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | University of Missouri-St. Louis
Postsecondary Equity Network institutional administrators and practitioners are invited to a one-day leadership institute with Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan, President and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center. The session will focus on “Your Leadership Edge.” Participation is by invitation only. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PEN + PDI: Community Within the Network (St. Louis)
2025-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | ANEW Rooftop, 519 N Grand, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103
Postsecondary Equity Network and College and Career Readiness partners are invited to join the next meeting of the Community Within the Network. We’ll discuss Ethics in Higher Education and FAFSA updated.
To attend, please reach to tball@mocollegecareer.org or cwashington@mocollegecareer.org.

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: Supporting Students in Career Exploration + Success (Moved to Virtual)
2025-02-21 09:00 - 11:00
Workshop Title: Supporting Students in Career Exploration and Success
Workshop Location: Moving to Zoom!
See tentative agenda here.

REGISTER HERE

PDI: Pivot or Persevere-Cultivating Curiosity in the Pursuit of Career Success (virtual)
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:30
Workshop Title: Pivot or Persevere-Cultivating Curiosity in the Pursuit of Career Success with The Opportunity Network
Workshop Description: The search for a best fit career is a perpetual process that requires self-awareness and personal development. Identifying passions, values, and skills is the first step, but it is equally important to have the tools and resources to navigate the unexpected twists and turns that pop up on this journey. In this session, participants will explore processes to help, students navigate through the myriad obstacles that arise in pursuit of a career, such as academic challenges, imposter syndrome, and their personal identities and wellness. Participants will leave with tools and resources to help guide students in determining when to pivot in their career journey and when to persevere while fostering a spirit of lifelong exploration.
Who Should Attend: High school counselors, college and career advisors, community-based practitioners and coaches, afterschool/out-of-school time professionals
REGISTER TO ATTEND

PDI: Postsecondary Planning for Juniors (virtual)
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
Workshop Title: Postsecondary Planning for Juniors
Workshop Description: Ideally, postsecondary planning should happen well before a student’s senior year but there’s so much to do in a short amount of time. Let’s start with our juniors! To ensure that students aren’t scrambling their senior year, join us to talk about best practices and activities that leave juniors with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their futures.
Who Should Attend: High school counselors, college and career advisors, community-based practitioners and coaches, afterschool/out-of-school time professionals
REGISTER TO ATTEND

KCCAN Strategic Plan Launch
2025-04-14 08:30 - 13:00 | Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
MOCAN launches the new Kansas City College and Career Attainment Network (KCCAN) with a discussion of the postsecondary landscape to kick-off a new community strategic plan to increase postsecondary attainment for students from low-income high schools. By invitation only.

Community within the Network: Teamwork & Team Building
2025-09-05 11:00 - 14:00 | College Bound – St. Louis
Postsecondary Equity Network Community within the Network Leadership Session:
Teamwork & Team Building: Creating and Sustaining Relationships
For more information, contact Trent Ball

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

PEN + UMSL TRIO/SSS Collaboration
2025-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | University of Missouri-St. Louis
Connect with TRIO/SSS professionals to discuss the new grant cycle, share insights, and plan for impactful student support.
For more information, contact Trent Ball.

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 (Kansas City)
2025-09-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

TRHT Information Session
2025-09-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111
Learn about the latest initiatives from TRHT Campus Centers and how they’re advancing equity and healing in higher education.
For more information, contact Trent Ball.

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

KCCAN Community Plan Work Session #3
2025-09-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111
Work session to continue development of the Kansas City community strategic plan to increase postsecondary attainment.

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

TRHT Information Session
2025-09-26 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Louis Community Foundation

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Kirksville)
2025-09-30 08:30 - 11:30 | Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri

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
