1. Bridging the Gap High School Counselors working with Financial Aid Professionals
Presenters:
Sarah Isaac – Laney High School
Mandy Alston – William Peace University
Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018

2. Working Toward a Common Goal
Pros of an FA/HS Counselor relationship
Questions answered before a FAFSA is submitted = less potential obstacles for students
United front for students
Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018

3. Working Toward a Common Goal
Cons of an FA/HS Counselor relationship
Information sharing is limited due to privacy regulations
“Cold-calling” FA counselors
Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018

4. Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018
Partnership Ideas
FAFSA day participation
State appointed FAFSA day and HS appointed FAFSA days
FA/HS buddy system
Who is your “person”
Each HS paired with 2-3 FA teams
HS event s requesting FA reps
Similar to the [Ncasfaa] s
Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018

5. Help Us Brainstorm! Thoughts and Suggestions?
Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018

6. Please visit them and let them know how much you appreciate it.
NCASFAA would like to thank our Professional Affiliates for their support.
Please visit them and let them know how much you appreciate it.
Spring Conference April 9 – 11, 2018