North Coast Cal-SOAP has partnered with uAspire to bring you a series of five virtual trainings that will take place over the course of the school year.
uAspire is a nonprofit organization with over 30 years’ experience in financial aid advising and providing expert tools. Cal-SOAP has additional funds this year which is being used to bring these trainings to our community.
Registration links are in the Course Details.
Friday, October 7 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, October 14 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, October 21 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, October 28 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 4 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, February 10, 2023 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Friday, March 31, 2023 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Try to attend North Coast Cal-SOAP’s College Access Professional Development Day prior to uAspire’s FAFSA Part I and II. uAspire trainings have been customized to build upon and not duplicate the CSAC training
Friday, October 7 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Develop your skills and knowledge of the college affordability timeline and financial aid, with a student-centered approach. Learn to take inventories of students’ financial situations and specific needs.
You’ll be able to:
Part I: Friday, October 14 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Part II: Friday, October 21 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Master this crucial financial aid form by practicing complex scenarios, learning to complete the financial section with confidence, and gaining best practices for working with special student populations.
You’ll be able to:
Friday, October 28 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
This training will prepare you to navigate the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). We will discuss eligibility requirements, share tips for answering tricky questions, and provide opportunities to practice with student scenarios.
Friday, November 4 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Navigate students through the many steps and common challenges of FAFSA follow-up, including Student Aid Report (SAR) review and the confusing, often burdensome, verification process.
You’ll be able to:
Friday, February 10 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Help students accurately compare college costs and make an informed college choice by analyzing their financial aid offers. Practice using uAspire’s College Cost Calculator with real aid offers and student case studies.
You’ll be able to:
Friday, March 31 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Reduce “summer melt” and dropping out by supporting students with critical financial aid activities during the summer and onto campus, so they can successfully transition to college.
You’ll be able to: