The 2008 high school counselor financial aid update was held on November 14th.  The web cast can be viewed on the link below.  Materials handed out at the workshop can also be accessed on the links listed below.

Following are the compiled list of questions and answers from the high school counselor financial aid update workshop:

State Scholarships and Grants
Verification of Court/State Ward Status
College Goal Sunday
Michigan Education Trust / Michigan Education Savings Program
Online Scholarship Searches and Scams

High School Counselor Financial Aid Update Slides (updated 11/08)

Description:
Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
Time: 8:55 AM
Duration: 2:58:45
Link: http://mediasite.mihealth.org/Mediasite/Viewer/?peid=84222e01996f4cb1a44e201e070f9dab

Materials included as handouts at the workshop:

DHS-945 - Verification of Status Form (for youth in foster care transitioning from high school to college to document their status as an independent student for the purposes of being awarded financial aid)

Foster Youth - Tips for Completing the FAFSA

Money for College - Three Simple Steps

Counselor Resources

Paying for College in Michigan

Questions pertaining to the financial aid update program should be directed to Peggy LaFleur, 1.800.642.5626 ex.38319 or lafleurp@michigan.gov.