{"id":4587,"date":"2023-12-19T11:34:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coenet.org\/?post_type=conferences-events&#038;p=4587"},"modified":"2024-01-23T13:24:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T18:24:30","slug":"better-fafsa-release-part-1-fafsa-walk-through-and-support","status":"publish","type":"conferences-events","link":"https:\/\/coenet.org\/conferences-events\/better-fafsa-release-part-1-fafsa-walk-through-and-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Better FAFSA Release \u2013 Part 1: FAFSA Walk-Through and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"page-banner-event alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container page-banner-event__inner scrollbar-correct\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"page-banner-event__content column-2 \">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"event__content wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs kicker\"><\/div><!-- .breadcrumbs -->\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Better FAFSA Release \u2013 Part 1: FAFSA Walk-Through and Support<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"event-date\">January 16, 2024<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-settings meta-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirtual\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-banner-event__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-banner-event__image to-square bg-img\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t style=\"background-image: url(' https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conference_events_better_fafsa_release_january_webinar_financial_aid_student_application_college_trio-500x500.jpeg ')\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block-5b949b8f7ff073ce85059c48660b55e4\" class=\"cta-ribbon-wrapper cta-ribbon alignfull  has-background gradient-as-background coe-block bg-color-red\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-ribbon-inner container wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-ribbon__title\">1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-ribbon__content\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"text\"><p>As we usher in the new year, January brings a pivotal moment \u2013 the release of the Better FAFSA. Navigating this transformative tool successfully necessitates a profound understanding of the updated terms, streamlined processes, and remaining current on vital resources. In light of this, we extend an exclusive invitation for you to participate in an informative webinar designed to equip our esteemed COE institutional members with the essential tools, updates, and targeted insights relevant to the TRIO community.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Walk-through:<\/strong> Understand the Better FAFSA through a detailed, participant-centric walk-through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proactive Delay Management:<\/strong> Gain insights into handling potential delays or waiting periods effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Managing Expectations for Phase 2:<\/strong> Navigate and anticipate forthcoming changes as FSA prepares for the next phase.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Exclusive Access:<\/strong> This webinar is a premium offering for COE members, available at no cost as part of your membership benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We recognize the importance of staying ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. This session aims not only to illuminate the intricacies of the Better FAFSA but also to empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate any challenges that may arise. Your participation is highly valued, and we look forward to your presence at this insightful event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t miss out on this event exclusively for <strong>COE members<\/strong>; if you are unable to register, reach out to <strong>Vanessa Ramirez<\/strong> at <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"mailto:vanessa.ramirez@coenet.org\">vanessa.ramirez@coenet.org<\/a><\/span> for membership options. <em>This webinar is <strong>free<\/strong> for members.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:jordana.adelman@coenet.org\" class=\"button button--inverse\">REQUEST RECORDING<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(' https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conference_events_better_fafsa_profesional_development_release_january_webinar_financial_aid_student_application_college_trio2-1024x683.jpeg ')\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg align-bottom patterns-dots-wide\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt__conferences-events offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"type kicker\">Webinar<\/div>\t\t\t<h2>Better FAFSA Release \u2013 Part 2: Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), Eligibility and More<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"event__date-place\">March 13, 2024, <\/p>\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">Achieving success with the latest tool requires a comprehensive understanding of new terms, processes, and staying current on vital resources. That&#8217;s why we invite you to join this exclusive webinar where we&#8217;ll not only provide the necessary tools and updates but also address specific questions pertaining to the TRIO community.<\/div>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/conferences-events\/better-fafsa-release-part-2-institutional-student-information-record-isir-eligibility-and-more\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link button\" >Get more info &#038; Register<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row reverse-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt__conferences-events offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"type kicker\">Webinar<\/div>\t\t\t<h2>Better FAFSA Release \u2013 Part 3: The Roadmap to May and Beyond<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"event__date-place\">May 02, 2024, <\/p>\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">As we approach March, a critical milestone for institution awards, it&#8217;s paramount to address any lingering questions or challenges for your participants. Join us for an insightful session designed to not only provide updates from Federal Student Aid (FSA) but also furnish new FAQs and offer flexible solutions to navigate through March and beyond.<\/div>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/conferences-events\/better-fafsa-release-part-3-the-roadmap-to-march-and-beyond\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link button\" >Get more info &#038; Register<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(' https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conference_events_better_fafsa_profesional_development_release_january_webinar_financial_aid_student_application_college_trio1-1024x683.jpeg ')\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg align-right 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