It’s been a challenging year for the FAFSA. A much-needed update to the form added complications to the submission process for many students, families, and institutions.

In this episode, financial aid experts and leaders share their strategies and tactics for increasing FAFSA completion rates while navigating this year’s challenges of implementing the updated financial aid application. You’ll hear from:

•  Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network
• Donna Linderman, The State University of New York
• Jason Seay, Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation
• James Snider, Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation
• Lucy McIntyre, The City University of New York
• Laura Myers, The City University of New York
• Dr. Michelle Ashcraft, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
• Dr. Chuck Lloyd, Community College System of New Hampshire
• Brian Weingart, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
• Sarah Szurpicki, Office of 60 by 30, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential 

You can also check out resources shared by our speakers:

• SUNY's FAFSA Completion Workshops
• New York State's FAFSA Guidance
• Community College System of New Hampshire's "Summer's on Us" Program
• CUNY FAST (Financial Aid Support Team)
• Indiana's Financial Aid Programs
• Indiana's Pre-Admissions Programs
• National College Attainment Network's FAFSA Tracker
• Tennessee's FAFSA Resources
• Tennessee's TN FAFSA Frenzy Events
• Tennessee's FAFSA BootCamp Resources