Back to School Financial Aid Bootcamp: Financial Aid Real Talk for First-Gen Families
Sat, Aug 15
|Zoom (Virtual Workshop)
Starting college is more than just moving into a dorm or showing up to class… it’s understanding how to KEEP your financial aid, avoid costly mistakes, and survive financially throughout the school year.
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom (Virtual Workshop)
About the event
Back to School Financial Aid Bootcamp: Financial Aid Real Talk for First-Gen Families
Virtual Workshop with Tiffany D. Magee
Starting college is more than just moving into a dorm or showing up to class… it’s understanding how to KEEP your financial aid, avoid costly mistakes, and survive financially throughout the school year.
Too many students lose aid because nobody explained the rules clearly.
This workshop is designed to help first-generation students and families understand the financial side of college BEFORE problems happen.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Zoom (Virtual Workshop)
💲 Investment: $38 per person
In This Workshop, You’ll Learn:
🛡️ Maintaining Your Aid
📋 SAP Explained
🎓 Enrollment Requirements
❌ Withdrawals & R2T4
💬 Communicating with Financial Aid Offices
💰 Surviving Freshman Year Financially
Optional Add-On:
✨ Small-Group Q&A Session — $25
Get personalized guidance and answers to your specific questions in a smaller group setting.
This workshop is perfect for: ✔️ First-generation college families
✔️ High school seniors
✔️ Current college students
✔️ Parents & supporters
✔️ Students worried about losing aid or managing college costs
📧 Questions:
#FinancialAid #FirstGenCollege #CollegePlanning #SAP #StudentSuccess #CollegeBound #CollegeParents #FinancialLiteracy #BackToSchool #StudentLoans #CollegePathwaysNetwork #RealTalkFinancialAid
Want to Get Involved?
Volunteer or Become a Sponsor
Join us in expanding college access statewide. Volunteer your time and expertise or partner with us as a sponsor to support students and families on their path to higher education. Your involvement helps make this day possible.
College/Vendor Table
$250
-
1 6ft Table
-
2 Chairs
-
Social media mention
-
Inclusion in digital event program
Community Sponsor
$1,000
-
Local recognition
-
Table at event
Silver Sponsor
$5,000
-
Logo on select items
-
Workshop sponsor
GOLD Sponsor
$10,000
-
Logo on all materials
-
Sponsored booth
-
Social media promotion
Platinum Sponsor
$25,000
-
Naming rights (“Presented by…”)
-
Stage banners, website feature, media recognition
-
Scholarship giveaway opportunities