Funding Your College! | 大学助学金申请入门讲座
🎓 College Tuition Can Be Overwhelming. But the Price You See Isn't Always What You'll Pay!
Think you know how college financial aid works? You might be surprised!
💰 Did you know that some private colleges offer enough financial aid to cost less than public universities?
🤔 Heard of FAFSA, but not sure what it actually does — or what information parents need to provide?
📋 Did you know that FAFSA isn't always the only financial aid application? Some colleges also require the CSS Profile.
📅 Planning to start college in Fall 2027? Did you know that your family's 2025 income information generally matters for FAFSA — even if your financial situation has changed since then?
If any of these questions made you pause, this workshop is for you!
Join us for a FREE, one-hour introduction to college financial aid and learn about FAFSA, CSS Profile, scholarships, and other funding opportunities — so your family can make more informed decisions about paying for college.
💡 What You'll Learn
FAFSA 101: What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Why does it matter, and what information do parents and students need to prepare?
Beyond FAFSA: What is the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, and why do some colleges require it for institutional financial aid?
Grants, Scholarships & Loans: What types of college funding are available, and which ones don't need to be repaid?
Understanding the Real Cost: How can financial aid affect the actual cost of attending public and private colleges?
Deadlines & Next Steps: What should families prepare now, and what important financial aid deadlines should they watch for?
👨👩👧 Parents & Students — Come Together!
Especially recommended for high school seniors (Class of 2027) and their parents!
College financial aid is a family process. Every family's financial circumstances are different, and applications like FAFSA and CSS Profile often require information from both parents and students.
By attending together, families can better understand how financial aid relates to their own circumstances, ask relevant questions, and prepare for the next steps as a team!
🇨🇳 Chinese Language Assistance Available! The presentation will be in English, with Chinese language support to help families understand key concepts and ask questions.
☕ Light refreshments will be provided!
Don't let confusing financial aid applications or assumptions about tuition limit your college options. Start exploring your options together!
This is a general introductory information session, not an individual FAFSA application or financial aid counseling appointment.
💰 大学学费令人头疼，但标价不一定是你最终需要支付的费用！
你真的了解美国大学的助学金申请吗？有些答案可能会让你意想不到！
💰 你知道吗？部分私立大学提供丰厚的助学金，实际就读费用可能比公立大学还低！
🤔 听说过 FAFSA，但不清楚它到底有什么用？家长需要提供哪些信息？
📋 你知道吗？申请大学助学金，不一定只填 FAFSA 就够了！ 部分大学还要求提交 CSS Profile。
📅 孩子计划2027年秋季入学？你知道 FAFSA 通常需要参考家庭 2025年的收入信息，即使现在的家庭经济情况已经发生变化？
如果以上问题有任何一个让你犹豫，这场讲座就值得来听！
欢迎参加我们的免费一小时大学经济资助入门讲座，了解 FAFSA、CSS Profile、奖学金及其他大学经费来源，帮助家庭提前做好准备，更明智地规划大学费用！
💡 讲座内容
FAFSA 入门： 什么是 FAFSA（Free Application for Federal Student Aid，联邦学生资助免费申请表）？为什么重要？家长和学生需要准备哪些资料？
不止 FAFSA： 什么是 CSS Profile（College Scholarship Service Profile，大学助学金申请资料表）？为什么部分大学还要求提交这份申请？
助学金、奖学金与学生贷款： 有哪些资助机会？哪些资助不需要偿还？
了解大学的实际费用： 助学金如何影响公立与私立大学的实际就读成本？
重要时间与下一步： 家庭现在应该做哪些准备，避免错过重要的申请截止日期？
👨👩👧 强烈推荐家长与学生共同参加！
特别适合2027届高中毕业生及其家长！
大学经济资助申请不仅是孩子一个人的事，更需要家长共同参与。每个家庭的收入、资产及家庭情况不同，FAFSA 和 CSS Profile 的申请要求也可能有所差异。
家长与孩子一起参加，可以结合自身家庭情况理解讲座内容、提出更有针对性的问题，并共同做好申请准备！
现场提供中文语言协助！ 讲座以英文进行，现场提供中文支持，帮助家长理解重要概念并提出问题。
☕ 提供免费茶点！
别让复杂的助学金申请流程，或对大学学费的误解，限制孩子的升学选择！从现在开始，全家一起了解、一起准备！
本活动为大学经济资助入门知识讲座，不提供一对一 FAFSA 填表服务或个性化财务咨询。