Skidmore Financial Aid Info Session | The financial aid application and awarding process

Do you have questions about applying for financial aid or need help filling out the FAFSA or the College Board’s CSS Profile? Skidmore’s Director of Financial Aid Beth Post provides a brief overview of the financial aid application and awarding process and answers live questions.

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3:18 How do we define financial aid? What is financial aid?
3:28 Gift aid, loan aid, and work aid
5:15 Sources of government assistance for financial aid
13:45 How to apply for financial aid
16:20 How the FAFSA, tips, and advice
22:00 Common errors filling out the FAFSA
36:08 The College Board's CSS Profile
41:04 Determining financial need and calculating financial aid
41:56 Estimated Family Contribution and Student Aid Index
46:32 Need-based award vs. merit awards
50:52 Takeaways and tips for families navigating financial aid