Events
Looking to connect with us on campus or in the community? View some of our upcoming events.
Determining Your Out of Pocket Costs Workshop
As you prepare to join us this upcoming fall, we know you may be thinking about college costs. From choosing to live in a dorm or off-campus, to deciding which meal plan to sign up for, there is a lot to consider. The good news is, we’re here to help you!
Our Determining Your Out of Pocket Costs workshop is open to all incoming first-year students and their supporters. This workshop will help you calculate your expected expenses for the year and understand how your offered financial aid can help to offset those costs.
Workshops will be held via Zoom on the following dates & times (Arizona time):
- Thursday, April 6, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, May 4, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, June 1, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, July 6, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 3, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
RSVP for your date selection at bit.ly/FAworkshop2023.
Investing in Your Education, a student loan workshop
Student loans might be a way to invest in your education and ultimately your future.
This summer, we’ll be hosting Investing in Your Education, a workshop to help students understand their student loan options. Our workshop will walk you through:
- The difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans
- How to calculate how much you will need to borrow
- Understanding of repayment options after you graduate
Workshops will be held virtually on zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm (Arizona time):
- Thursday, April 13, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, May 11, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, June 8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, July 13, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 10, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
RSVP for your date selection at bit.ly/StudentLoanWorkshop2023.
FAFSA Verification Workshop
Has your FAFSA been selected to go through the federal verification process? Join the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) for an AzAidSmart workshop that will help guide you through the verification process. During our workshop you will learn what documents you will need to provide so you can complete the federal verification process.
Workshops will be held virtually on zoom every third Wednesday of the month:
- Wednesday, April 19th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 17th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 21st, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 19th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 16th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, September 20th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
RSVP for your date selection at bit.ly/VerificationWorkshop2023.
Understanding Your Options, a parent PLUS loan workshop
Most families use a variety of funds to cover college costs, including self-help aid like loans. Join our workshop to learn more about parent PLUS loans including:
- how to apply
- current interest rates
- when repayment begins
- options to defer repayment
Workshops will be held virtually on zoom every third Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm (Arizona time):
- Thursday, April 20th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, May 18th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, June 15th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, July 20th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 17th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
RSVP for your date selection at bit.ly/ParentPLUSloanWorkshop2023.
Previous Workshops
Are you looking for help on a different topic? View past workshop recordings here:
2022/2023 FAFSA Fundamentals Workshop
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, aka the FAFSA, can unlock access to lots of different types of financial aid for students. You'll want to file a FAFSA each and every academic year you are enrolled in classes. Check out our overview video that highlights the various sections of the FAFSA, documents you will need, and how to get started.
2023/2024 FAFSA Fundamentals Workshop
Next year's FAFSA is now open, too! Check out our overview video that highlights the various sections of the FAFSA, documents you will need, and how to get started to ensure you have access to the financial aid you are eligible for.
Getting Your SAP Back on Track
Have you been informed that you are not meeting SAP standards and want to learn more? Our informative virtual session will help you better understand what meeting SAP means for you and your financial aid. You will leave with a better understanding of how to complete your appeal and how to get back on track so you can maintain your financial aid eligibility in the future.
Tribal Scholarships for Native Students
Are you a Native student looking for scholarships? Our customized workshop for information on various tribal scholarships, as well as an overview of Scholarship Universe.
Your Best Financial Future
We know that deciding which college to attend might be the biggest financial decision you’ve made thus far. In light of that, the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (OSFA) is committed to equipping students with the tools they need to be successful in selecting the college that is the best financial fit for them.
Our two part workshop series has been uniquely designed to help non-Arizona resident students plan for their expected financial aid and their estimated educational and living expenses as a student at Arizona. In addition, it will help you gain a better understanding of what your estimated four-year costs could be, consider what paying for your undergraduate career at Arizona looks like and how this investment impacts your future.
Taking Care of That Past Due Balance
In this workshop you will learn the personal impact of a past due balance, where to review your Bursar account statement, how to make sure all your offered financial aid has released to your student Bursar account, what options are available to resolve your Bursar student account balance, budgeting tips, amd how to make an action plan.
Determining Your Out of Pocket Costs
Open to all incoming first-year students and their supporters, this workshop will help you calculate your expected expenses for the year and understand how your offered financial aid can help to offset those costs.
Student Loan Repayment Workshop
As you begin to prepare for life post-graduation, you may have questions about beginning repayment of your student loan(s). This workshop will help you feel more prepared to begin making payments and to take proactive measures to get your student loans paid off sooner.