The Cowen Institute has a deep commitment to helping students in New Orleans access financial aid for college. They have previously monitored Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates in New Orleans and Atlanta, provided resources to help FAFSA completion, and currently convene collaboratives of college counselors and youth…

This primer is intended to provide college financial aid professionals with a background in fundamental areas of economics. Its goal is to provide a stronger understanding of the key principles that shape need analysis systems. Part 1 presents basic economic concepts and discusses their application to college enrollment and student aid. These…

Designed to help high school guidance counselors advise students about financial aid for postsecondary education, this handbook provides information on sources of aid from programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. The guide is divided into three parts: (1) General Information about Postsecondary Opportunities; (2) The Application…

Designed to help high school guidance counselors advise students about financial aid for postsecondary education, this handbook provides information on sources of aid from programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. The guide is divided into three parts: (1) General Information about Postsecondary Opportunities; (2) The Application…

This Handbook was designed to help high school guidance counselors advise students in seeking financial aid for postsecondary education. The information provided concentrates on sources of aid from the programs administered by the United States Department of Education. The guide is divided into three parts: (1) General Information about…

This workbook for financial aid administrators was intended for use at a 4-day workshop and provides information and detailed instructions on how to apply for and document applications for student financial assistance. Each section first outlines some basic rules and timetables, then uses a question-and-answer format and sample documents to guide…

The primary purpose of this handbook, which provides information on sources of financial aid and how to apply for it from the programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education, is to help financial aid administrators advise students in seeking financial aid for postsecondary education. The handbook is divided into three sections: (1) Part…

This workbook, which is intended for training individuals working with student financial aid matters is organized into four main sections, each of which is prefaced by a summary of related resource material: (1) an introduction; (2) student eligibility and other related issues; (3) returning Title IV funds; and (4) master promissory notes.…

This guide presents information in context with comprehensive eligibility, application, and benefit profiles of the student aid programs administered by the California Student Aid Commission. Used in conjunction with the Financial Aid for Students Workbook, this guide will help financial aid specialists provide students with updated information on…