Federal Student Aid released new resources to help students, families, and professionals prepare for the 2025-26 FAFSA cycle. The new tools include:

• 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Estimator: Estimates how much federal aid the student may be eligible to receive.
• “Who Counts as a Parent?” Tool: Helps parents and students determine dependency status and which parent(s) should participate in completing the FAFSA form. 

For more information and answers to common questions, visit FAFSA Help. 

The Consortium for College Opportunity is excited to share details of the upcoming Virtual Workshop Series for advisors, high school students, and families.  Please send workshop information to your students!

This six-workshop series, led by admissions representatives from Consortium member colleges, will empower students, families, and educators interested in learning more about selective colleges. The schedule of sessions is below, including registration links for the next three events.  

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Hi all,

Thank you all for participating in the brainstorming session focused on enhancing our National GEAR UP Week celebrations. For resources and tools, check out the National GEAR UP Week Toolkit!

We came up with some fantastic ideas, and to keep the momentum going, I’m opening this space in the Quad for further collaboration.

Feel free to use this space to ask questions, make requests, or share resources with the broader GEAR UP community.

Looking forward to continuing the conversation!

Luis

Did you miss ACT's webinar, "Why Host a College Application Event?" No worries. Check out these resource links and download the PowerPoint presentation slides from the live webinar below.

Learn more about the American College Application Campaign (ACAC). 

Check out the live webinar recording.

Register your 2024 ACAC Event.

Access ACAC resources and tools.

Sign up for ACAC’s bi-monthly newsletter and updates.

Webinar PowerPoint presentation slides below.

Visit Quad Webinars to watch the recording and gain access to the PowerPoint presentation slides. 

Join us as we delve deeper into National GEAR UP Week, exploring its significance and impact. This session is a continuation of the presentation given at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, designed to provide attendees with even more comprehensive insights and resources. Participants will gain access to tools, valuable information, and innovative ideas from NCCEP, as well as Communication…

Last Chance to Enroll!

Take advantage of the opportunity to connect nationally with your GEAR UP peers in one of NCCEP’s Learning Labs.  

• College Advising Learning Lab. Join Bottom Line to learn What Works Clearinghouse-certified strategies for helping students with the college search, application, and financial aid process. Applications are due August 15!

• Coordinator Learning Lab. New to GEAR UP? Over ten weeks with NCCEP and guest speakers, you will gain knowledge and strategies…

Thank you for joining us at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference! We appreciate your participation and enthusiasm.

Stay tuned for the posting of session materials in the Quad's Resource Library-Conference Materials, where you'll find all the PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and resources from the event.

Federal Student Aid has developed online resources to assist students and their families correct or update the 2024–25 FAFSA form. Corrections may be necessary for various reasons, including:

• An incorrect Social Security number
• Missing signature
• Missing consent and approval

If a student or family member needs to update the 2024–25 FAFSA form after it is processed, they can do so after it is processed. Students should submit their 2024–25 FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize the…

Come ready to participate! Discussion Labs are an opportunity to share, learn, and problem-solve together. 

During this Discussion Lab, we’ll reflect on our GEAR UP efforts, projects, and goals from this past year. We will celebrate and share our successes, identify what might not be working, and create a plan to move forward for next year. 

Come ready to share your lessons learned, and to learn from others. Leave with activities that you can use for your own development, to use with your GEAR…