News and Updates About Federal Financial Aid & the FAFSA: Students | Practitioners
Counselor Resources
Webinars for Counselors
Join us for our upcoming counselor webinars designed to ensure that practitioners at every level are fully equipped to support students through the financial aid process. We are offering two tailored tracks: one for the SUNY FAFSA Completion Corps and another for high school counselors or similar practitioners. Each track is customized to meet its audience's skill levels and professional needs.
Financial Aid Resources for Counselors
We have compiled a list of resources to help you support students and families in navigating the financial aid process.
- 2025-26 FAFSA Prototype (Federal Student Aid)
- Counselor FAFSA Toolkit (HESC)
- 25-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (Federal Student Aid)
- FAFSA Known Issues (Federal Student Aid)
- 25–26 Counselor Resource for Completing the FAFSA Form from FSA (Federal Student Aid)
- 25-26 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation (Federal Student Aid)