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College Ready Family:
Essential Financial Aid Information

Saturday October 11
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: 325 Central Ave.
White Plains, NY  10606

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Join us for a free, family-friendly workshop. Enjoy refreshments and learn about financial aid, scholarships, and
supporting your student in one session!

You will learn about:

  • The financial aid process and key timelines
  • How to understand and compare college costs
  • Federal, state, and institutional financial aid options
  • Tips for preparing and organizing the documents you’ll need

Step-by-step guidance:

  • FAFSA* (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – CW FAFSA Code: 005208

    * (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main form that a student is required to complete to be considered for student assistance from any of the Federal Title IV, HEA programs.)

  • New York State TAP application
  • CSS Profile (when required)
  • Scholarships and Grants

Upon completion of this workshop:

Families will leave with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions and maximize
available financial support.

About our Facilitator:

Perry Brown, Financial Assistance Counselor at The College of Westchester, brings more than two decades of expertise as a financial aid administrator. A dedicated member of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA) since 2005, Perry has held the role of Treasurer for Region 5 since 2008 and has been a valued faculty contributor to the Novice Workshop since 2009. In 2013, he joined the Statewide Training Committee, where he continues to play a pivotal role in delivering monthly professional development webinars. Widely respected for his leadership and service, Perry has been recognized with multiple NYSFAAA awards honoring his ongoing contributions to advancing financial aid education and supporting student success.

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