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Training & Technical Assistance

We train school counselors and program staff to support students through the financial aid process.

Training

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Tailored to staff’s experience and state context, our online and in-person courses offer best-in-class instruction, action planning, and tools to use with students and families.

Explain the financial aid process in student-friendly terms and discuss strategies to promote financial aid application completion.
Master this critical financial aid form by examining key concepts and practicing complex scenarios with different family and financial situations.
Determine a student’s CSS Profile requirements based on their college list and family circumstances, answer tricky questions accurately, and explain follow-up steps.
Guide students through the many steps and common challenges of FAFSA follow-up, including FAFSA Submission Summary review and the verification process.
Help students compare college costs and make an informed college choice by analyzing their financial aid offers using uAspire’s College Cost Calculator.
Reduce “summer melt” by supporting students with the many financial aid activities they must complete over the summer to successfully transition to college.
  • California Dream Act Application
  • New York State DREAM Act Application
  • New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program Application
  • Texas Application for State Financial Aid

Partner Portal


We offer practitioners unlimited online access to uAspire’s resources, technical assistance, and financial aid expertise. Through the portal, members can request support or ask a question to get the best solution for their students, find how-to videos and tools to share with students and families, and stay current with college affordability news.

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Partner Portal
“The Portal is like an insurance policy for our team. We all sleep better knowing we can just log on and ask a question about a particular situation a student is facing.”

Our Partners

In 2023 we trained 4,300 counselors in 62 school districts and college access organizations nationwide.

99%
Recommend uAspire's training

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Interested in training for your school district or organization?
Contact us to discuss customized training opportunities for your team.

Webinar Series

These trainings are offered at no charge for anyone looking to improve their financial aid knowledge.

Intro to Financial Aid

Intro to Financial Aid
Webinars & Training
FAFSA Follow-up

FAFSA Follow-up
Webinars & Training
Financial Aid Offer Review

Financial Aid Offer Review
Webinars & Training