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11/29/23 Understanding Funding Options for Highline Students

How confident are you helping students navigate funding options at Highline College? Do you know the difference between Workforce Education Service (WES) funding and financial options through Financial Aid? Are you comfortable helping students search for scholarship opportunities? Are you familiar with the Highline Benefits Hub and how they can assist your students? If not, this session is for you!
A lack of funding is often one of the top barriers for students who wish to attend college. As an advisor, it is critical you be prepared to field basic funding questions and know where to refer students should they need further counsel. During this session, Corinne Soltis (Director of Financial Aid), Nou Lee (Associate Director, Workforce), Tanisha Williams (Scholarships and Alumni Relations Program Specialist) and Ciara White (Benefits Hub Campus Coordinator) will provide important guidance and resources to stock your advising toolbox.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees should be able to:

  • Identify and describe various funding options at Highline College.
  • Understand major differences between funding options.
  • Assist students in navigating complex financing opportunities.

Facilitators:

Corinne Soltis, Nou Lee, Tanisha Williams, and Ciara White.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 3pm-4pm

Modality:

Zoom.  Look up the link on this list of PD Zoom links (Highline login required)