This lesson provides guidance for school counselors and college access professionals in working with families with unique circumstances throughout the financial aid process and includes a webinar. Webinar topics include independent students, nontraditional parent families, undocumented students, and financial aid appeals.

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

• List common unique circumstances faced by students and families in the financial aid process
• Assist individuals with unique circumstances on how to navigate the college financial aid process
• Educate students and families with finding applicable resources
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Lesson Deliverables

To complete this lesson, participants will:

• Watch the Counseling Students with Unique Circumstances in the Financial Aid Process webinar above
• Download the webinar slides to follow along
• Read MEFA’s article, Applying for Financial Aid When Parents are Divorced
• Read MEFA’s article, College Resources for Veterans & Active Military

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