Getting It Done: How School Counselors Can Help Boost FAFSA Completion Rates

Did you know that in 2023, high school seniors left over $4 billion in Pell Grants unclaimed by not completing the FAFSA®? School counselors play a critical role in encouraging students to get it done. Explore effective strategies to implement in your school counseling program. Learn to provide targeted support, organize outreach efforts and use best practices to ensure more students secure the financial aid they need for college.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

1. Identify common barriers preventing students and families from completing the FAFSA and accessing available financial aid
2. Implement targeted outreach and school counseling strategies to increase FAFSA awareness, engagement and completion among students and families
3. Integrate FAFSA support into your school counseling program through intentional curriculum, individual student planning and family engagement opportunities

Presenters:

• Bill DeBaun, Senior Director, Data and Strategic Initiatives, National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
• Atua Emu, Director of Post-Secondary Match, KIPP Forward, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
• Sandra Gonzalez-Moore, College, Career, Military Readiness Coordinator, Palo Duro High School (TX)

Air date: Oct. 20, 2026, 1-2 p.m. ET

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