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Webinar Series: Maximizing Your Scholarships and Financial Aid
Planning for college costs doesn't have to be overwhelming.
CMU's "Maximizing Your Scholarships & Financial Aid Webinar Series" gives you timely guidance, practical tips and key deadlines to help you navigate the process and make the most of the aid available to you. Each session is timed to align with key milestones in the admissions cycle, offering timely guidance, practical tips, important deadlines and strategies to help navigate the process. Register for upcoming webinars to participate and ask questions or watch past recordings whenever it's convenient for you.
Upcoming webinars
CMU Scholarships
September 9, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn what it takes to apply, when to act and how to navigate the scholarship process with confidence. Explore scholarship opportunities that can make a CMU education more affordable while opening the door to unique communities and experiences. This session covers merit awards, the CMU Tuition Advantage and competitive scholarships.
FAFSA: Filing Made Easy
October (date to be announced)
Walk through the FAFSA with financial aid experts. Learn why, when and where to file, see step-by-step screenshots and get helpful tips for completing your application. We’ll also cover what you may be eligible to receive and give you a rough timeline of what to expect throughout the financial aid process.
How to Read Your Aid Offer
January (date to be announced)
Learn how to read and understand your financial aid offer with confidence. Explore each component of your offer, what it means for your family, and how different types of aid can impact your overall college costs. This session will help families know what to look for, what questions to ask and how to make informed decisions about paying for college.
Transfer Scholarships
February (date to be announced)
Explore scholarship opportunities designed specifically for transfer students. Learn how to apply, understand important deadlines and get tips to make the scholarship process easier. Discover opportunities like merit awards, the CMU Tuition Advantage and the Transfer Centralis Scholarship. Hear from admissions and Honors staff about how these opportunities can help make your CMU experience more affordable and rewarding.
Navigating Your Financial Aid
March (date to be announced)
Get ready to take the next steps toward making college affordable! Explore what comes after receiving your financial aid offer, including how to navigate the financial aid portal, complete important next steps and understand work-study opportunities. Learn where to go for answers, how to connect with the right office for personalized support and what to do to feel confident moving forward with your college decision.