About This Virtual PD: 

This session is hosted by financial aid expert Mark Salisbury and explores…

Financial aid feels confusing to many students, but the system becomes far more understandable once you know what the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and institutional “aid optimization” are really doing. This session breaks down the mechanics of financial aid in plain language and shows teachers how to help students anticipate what types of aid they may — and may not — qualify for and leverage the system to their benefit.  You’ll walk away with simple models and classroom-ready content that prepare students to navigate financial aid without fear or guesswork.