WASFA (Español) Webinar
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Estudiantes, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario WASFA, cómo prepararse y postularse, cómo evitar errores comunes, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más!

NCAN Conference: Submitting A Successful Proposal
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00
Thinking about presenting an effective practices workshop or a roundtable discussion at NCAN National Conference in Anaheim, CA?
Our conference attracts a wide range of postsecondary attainment professionals, from direct student service leaders in community based organizations and K-12 school districts to policy gurus and state agency representatives from around the country. As always, we are looking to fill our conference session slate with timely, practical yet innovative content for all participants. If last year’s 1,300 attendees is any indication of how many people will attend this year, we will need more of everything!
Preparing a proposal for a national conference may sound daunting at first, but we want to give you all the tools you need to craft that roundtable discussion or effective practices workshop. Join the NCAN’s Member Services Team for a webinar full of tips and tricks that you can use to make your proposal an easy selection.
The webinar is open to the public, so feel free to share with your colleagues and across your networks who are working diligently to make a difference in their students’ lives.

Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA Webinar
2024-01-05 13:00 - 15:00
Are you ready to help students and families complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Join NCAN’S own Senior Director of Strategic Programming MorraLee Keller and uAspire staff as they share changes to the FAFSA including:

Line-by-line review of the new form.
Updates to the FSA ID process for those people without Social Security Numbers.
Reviewing the FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly the Student Aid Report).
The status of resources and tools available from Federal Student Aid and NCAN.

Buckle up and let’s get ready for the Better FAFSA ride!
Better FAFSA Webinar Series are free and open to members and non members alike – learn more.

College Success Foundation WASFA Webinar
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00
Open doors of opportunity for your future by applying for
the FAFSA or WASFA, unlocking grant & scholarship dollars
for your education. Join us for a webinar session providing
a step-by-step guide in completing your application.
Students and their families encouraged to sign up!
CSF – 2024 Financial Aid Sessions

Black History Celebration
2024-02-03 11:00 - 15:00 | People’s Community Center, 1602 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, 98405
February is Black History Month and we’d like to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. At People’s Center, we’re celebrating every day with free offers and family activities.
Free! No registration required.
11 am- 1 pm

Scavenger Hunt
Art Activities
Community Resources:

Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Representatives
Sororities and Fraternities
Trade Schools
Job/Career Recruiters
Shades of Divinity
Free Haircuts

1- ​3 pm

Vision Step Team
Battle of the Bands
Special Guest Speakers

Kwabi Amoah-Forson – Peace Bus
Arvin Mosley – Triple Impact Coaching
BIPOC Authors – Book Reading
Dj Don Gee

Hosted by Boe Blast
Free family swim from 1:00-3:00 pm

Swim caps provided for all styles of hair (Including brainds, long faux locs, or natural styles of hair). Limited sizes will be available

Tacoma Public Schools Loggers Basketball Night
2024-02-03 16:00 - 19:00 | University of Puget Sound
Attend a special event just for Tacoma Public Schools!
When: Saturday, Feb. 3
Where: Memorial Fieldhouse
What: Women’s Basketball game at 4 p.m.
TPS Reception at 5 p.m.
Men’s Basketball game at 6 p.m.
The University of Puget Sound is inviting students and families on Saturday, Feb. 3 for a free night of Logger basketball. Join us and Tacoma Public School families for refreshments at 5 p.m. between the women’s and men’s games. We will be going over admission, financial aid, the Tacoma Public Schools Commitment, and answering questions that come up. Plus you can collect some swag and cheer on both of our teams!
To be able to attend the basketball games for free, please email Mark Howard at mahoward@pugetsound.edu indicating that you would like to be added to the Athletics department’s list.

WSAC Wednesday
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC’s College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

Financially Safer HBCUs
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educate roughly 1 in 10 Black college students, and have a better track record than most predominantly white institutions (PWIs) of helping individuals from the bottom 40% of the income ladder advance to the top 60%. Joshua Etienne and Jonathan Lewis from uAspire will discuss some of the conflicting research about HBCUs and share a list of specific institutions that uAspire recommends as financially safer options. Come learn how uAspire translates HBCU research to practice in an advising program that serves 10,000 students annually, as well as a few case studies of specific students who were deciding between enrolling at an HBCU versus a PWI.
Presenters:

Joshua Etienne, Regional Advising Director, Massachusetts, uAspire
Jonathan Lewis Senior Director of Research, uAspire

Price:

Members: Free
Non-members: $99. Join NCAN now to access all webinars for free.

EOC February Winter Workshops
2024-02-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Evergreen State College, 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more!
Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

Stadium HS FAFSA/WASFA Night
2024-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Stadium High School, 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Class of 2024: Are you a senior and need help with completing your FAFSA or WASFA application? Attend our financial aid completion support night at Stadium! Families are welcome! RSVP SO WE CAN PROVIDE ENOUGH FREE FOOD FOR THOSE IN ATTENDANCE!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iLOhd89aK0m_QmTLsIfQTMXpNm3P76VLhXNZ4YswdspUREJFS1FWQkIwNEgxRlVQVFczNUtUUERMVS4u&origin=QRCode
FAFSAWASFA Night Flyer
Event Location:
Stadium High School Library
111 N E St, Tacoma, WA 98403
Event Contacts:
Mrs. Junderson | Career Guidance Specialist
bjunder@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Mikaela Mattes | College Prep Advisor
mmattes@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Foss Financial Aid Night
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Foss High School, 2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Register in advance here: http://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s
Reach out to Ms. Tulupan with any questions: ctulupa2@tacoma.k12.wa.us

College Success Foundation FAFSA Webinar
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00

Better FAFSA: One Month Out, What We Know Now
2024-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
In February, we’ll be taking a look at the Better FAFSA after it’s officially launched! Join us as we discuss what we’ve learned so far and how we can best navigate the path forward this financial aid season.
Our Better FAFSA Webinar Series are free and open to members and non members alike – learn more.

GATES Financial Aid Dinner
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | GATES High School, 4608 128th St E, Tacoma, WA, 98446
GATES Seniors and their families are invited to attend the GATES Financial Aid Dinner on Thursday February 15th, from 5:30-7:30pm. Free food will be provided along with free help with financial aid applications (FAFSA or WASFA) and planning support for post-high school next steps. Register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/r/E571GPwMkS and reach out to College & Career Specialist Monica Burnison at mburnison@fpschools.org with any questions.
GATES Financial Aid Dinner
GATES (Spanish) Financial Aid Dinner

Silas "Financial Aid Takedown"
2024-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Silas High School, 1202 N. Orchard St, Tacoma, WA, 98406, United States
On February 20th from 12-4 join us in the Silas Career Center to work on all things financial aid including the WASFA, FAFSA, and scholarship applications. There will be lunch and fun prizes gifted throughout the event, so don’t miss out! Stop by for a quick question or come and go as you please! Please make sure to complete your FSA ID before attending. Reach out to Ms. Becca at Rackerm1@tacoma.k12.wa.us with any questions
Register in advance here: https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/
Financial aid takedown 2.20 flyer

Student Mental Health: Creating an Inclusive Community of Care
2024-02-20 14:00 - 15:00
We’re welcoming our student mental health programming advocates from The Jed Foundation back to NCAN to help you acquire the knowledge and tools to create a culture of care that not only safeguards mental well being but also fosters a sense of belonging and support within your organization. During this webinar, our presenter invite you to:

Reflect on how a sense of belonging and mental well-being is linked to identity
Discuss how to build a community of care within your organization
Apply principles of culturally responsive support for mental well-being to their work with teens and young adults
Identify where to find additional resources

Presenters:

Kiana Davis, Senior Manager, Educational Programming, The Jed Foundation

Members: Free
Non-members: $99. Join NCAN now to access all webinars for free.

Student Loans Webinar
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and review follow-up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Date: 2/21/2023
Time: 9 am to 11 am
Location: Green River College Kent Campus – Refreshments will be provided
Clock Hours Available
Click on this link below for more training and registration details.

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and follow up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Location
Green River College Kent Campus
417 Ramsay Way, Rm. 283 Kent WA 98032
Dates
2/21/2023
Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Register

EOC College Fair Night!
2024-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Family Investment Center, 1724 East 44th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Educational and Employment Opportunity Center in collaboration with the Metropolitan Development Council hosts the EOC College Fair located at the Family Investment Center in Salishan. Our Education Advisors will have financial aid stations for students who need help filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA applications. In addition, a variety of our local colleges are tabling this event to help service students as they prepare for college.

Enhanced Prep Financial Aid Night - Virtual!
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom: Register to Get Link
Seniors & parents/guardians, join Enhanced Prep for a virtual workshop to learn about the financial aid process. We’ll cover the components of the FAFSA, and we will also provide assistance with completing the form. Please create your StudentAid.gov accounts as soon as possible. Students AND parents/guardians must create their own accounts.

If you’d like to learn more about the changes to the FAFSA or this is your first time filling out the FAFSA, it may be beneficial to watch the videos below:

FAFSA FAQs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf&si=X7qwbeAVSII_a3nE
Preparing for the FAFSA Form: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ18cBXJb2r5mzyFoh9e9mcl&si=q04Fsi2lDWDvM19m

Register here: https://events.enhancedprep.com/

Mt. Tahoma Financial Aid Completion Event - Class of 2024
2024-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Tahoma High School, 4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Mt. Tahoma Class of 2024 Financial Aid Completion Night
Thursday March 7 from 4-7pm at Mt. Tahoma Cafeteria
Register at https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/ to reserve your spot!
For more information or support regarding the FAFSA or WASFA, visit Room 2304 or the Career Center at Mt. Tahoma.

Tacoma Online Financial Aid Night
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom: See Description for Details
Tacoma Online Seniors & parents/guardians, join Graduate Tacoma and Enhanced Prep for a virtual workshop to learn about the financial aid process. We’ll cover the components of the FAFSA and WASFA, and we will also provide assistance with completing the form. Participants will be eligible to receive a $25 electronic gift card!
Register here: https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/
Event location: https://enhancedprep.zoom.us/j/84368089085
Please create your StudentAid.gov accounts as soon as possible. Students AND parents/guardians must create their own accounts. If you’d like to learn more about the changes to the FAFSA or this is your first time filling out the FAFSA, it may be beneficial to watch the videos below:
FAFSA FAQs: 2024–25 FAFSA FAQs – YouTube
Preparing for the FAFSA Form: Preparing for the FAFSA Form – YouTube

Lincoln Financial Aid Day
2024-03-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th St, Tacoma, WA, 98418, United States
On March 13th starting at 3PM the LINC Staff in collaboration with our College Access Teams will be conducting a Financial Aid Completion Day. Senior Students and Parents please come out and let us help answer any questions or concerns you may have about filling for Financial Aid.
Register here: 2024 FAFSA/WASFA Completion Day II (office.com)
Location: Lincoln HS, Room 120

SAMI/ SOTA / IDEA / WSA Post High Night
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bates Technical College Downtown Campus, 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
“SAMI, SOTA, IDEA, and Willie Stewart seniors! Please join us in partnership with Graduate Tacoma for the post high event of the season at Bates Technical College on March 20 from 6-8pm. We will have many experts on hand to help answer your financial aid, college, and scholarship questions. Free food will be provided and you will have the chance to earn amazing prizes. Register today at https://bit.ly/3P1nzYu to reserve your spot. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend with you!

Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00
Come and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need.

TACOMA TOGETHER | UW TACOMA X MI CENTRO
2024-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | UW Tacoma William Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Join us for an evening of connection and empowerment! UW Tacoma has invited Mi Centro’s families, staff, and volunteers for their inaugural Tacoma Together event! Let’s connect, share, and empower the next generation of scholars and leaders in the South Sound. See you there! On March 27th from 5:00pm-8:00pm!

#TacomaTogether #Empowerment #Community”

“¡Únete a nosotros para una tarde de conexión y empoderamiento! UW Tacoma ha invitado a las familias, el personal y los voluntarios de Mi Centro a su evento inaugural Tacoma Together. ¡Conectemos, compartamos y empoderemos a la próxima generación de académicos y líderes en South Sound. ¡Nos vemos allí! El 27 de marzo de 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm. #TacomaTogether #Empoderamiento #Comunidad”

Register here: Tacoma Together | UW Tacoma x Mi Centro

Dinner included

University Of Washington Tacoma – William W. Philip Hall (WPH)
1918 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
United States

Map and Directions
