Jodi Conway, our senior financial aid night presenter, is offering the following webinars for our senior families:

Understanding your financial aid award letters: Financial aid award letters are not standardized; some colleges provide a detailed breakdown of the award offer and your out-of-pocket costs but most colleges fail to clearly communicate this crucial information. Attend this webinar for a detailed breakdown of the various components of your financial aid award letters and how to calculate your out-of-pocket cost at each school.

Choose from the following three options:

Tuesday, January 13th 6:00-6:45pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Rm1_VI8TpW6A0cXClWObg

Wednesday, January 21st 6:00-6:45 pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a3_UBhc1Sg6K8nZHnA7ztw

Tuesday, February 3rd 6:00-6:45pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HNuiVH7dSDmtVY2ZNllJKQ

Appealing merit and need based awards: You must approach merit and need based appeals differently-there are specific financial situations that warrant need-based appeals while merit appeals require a different focus. We'll discuss how the two differ and tailoring your approach to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Choose from the following two options:

Thursday, February 12th 6:00-6:45pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1u9maRejTLaz6-Fy8n5Y4g

Tuesday, February 24th 6:00-6:45pm

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pou1hlthT2iiRQhudLnCQw

 

Attendees will receive a copy of the webinar slide deck.  We hope you take advantage of this opportunity!

Please feel free to submit questions to Jodi in advance:  jodi@conwaycollegeaid.com

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION:

FAFSA:

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Completing this form can qualify students for federal grants, loans & work study programs. To get started visit: www.studentaid.gov.

Students and parents should each register for an FSA ID - The ID is made up of a username and password and can be used to log into the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.

The FAFSA is available to file on October 1st.

FSA ID
Please watch this helpful Youtube video for a guide on creating your FSA ID. 

MASSACHUSETTS FAFSA DAY
Get FREE Help Applying for College Financial Aid!
FAFSA Day is a non-profit, volunteer driven program providing free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). 

THE CSS PROFILE:
The CSS Profile, short for the College Scholarship Service Profile, is an online application created and maintained by the College Board that allows college students to apply for non-federal financial aid. Not all colleges require the CSS Profile.

Click here to see if your college requires this form.
Click here to complete the CSS Profile. 

MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATIONAL FINANCING AUTHORITY (MEFA)

MEFA is a non-profit organization that assist with student loans and provides guidance on ways to pay for college. MEFA offers education programs on planning and paying for college, tax-advantage savings plans, low-cost loans and expert guidance in financing for students and parents.  
 

• MEFA's Understanding the FAFSA webinar for families walks through the application page by page and includes general tips and helpful resources
• FAFSA Day Massachusetts is offering virtual events from November to February that allow families to meet with a financial aid expert and get FAFSA help
• MEFA's family webinar, What to Know about the About the CSS Profile, gives guidance specific to the application required by roughly 270 colleges and universities
• Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool explains what to know about this key component within the FAFSA
• Reporting Income on Financial Aid Applications and Defining Assets on Financial Aid Applications help students and families answer questions on their applications accurately

 

• CLASS OF 2026 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

    Most  scholarships will be available at the end of February.  Applications will be posted on the bulletin board outside of guidance.  They will also be posted on the scholarship link as they become available.

   It is important for students to read through each application thoroughly and pay attention to detail to submission instructions. Scholarships will be awarded at the Senior Awards Night on Thursday May 28, 2026 at 6pm.

  
  The Scholarship Transcript Request Form is available to download below. It  is also available in the Guidance Office.  There is a drop off and pick up box on the table in front of Mrs. Webb's desk.

   Please allow a minimum of 5 days prior to the scholarship deadline to provide time to process.

  Scholarships are  available to Pembroke High School Seniors. Those scholarships with ** are for seniors who reside in Pembroke but attend a different high school.

   

  Helpful Links:

• Click here to find out how much the Abigail Adams Scholarships are worth by college/university. 
• To view and apply for National Scholarships: www.fastweb.com

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