Course Outline 0107:  Introduction to Financial Aid

Author: Joe Russo, Director, Student Finance Strategies

School: University of Notre Dame

Description: Financing the college education is becoming more difficult and a greater burden for both the potential student and their family. Financial Aid is one of the most difficult subjects for new admissions counselors to master. This course takes the first step in introducing key concepts and terms necessary for understanding how financial aid operates.

Lesson One: College Costs Can be Daunting

Lesson Two: Facts on College Pricing

Lesson Three: College Costs Defined

Lesson Four: Another View of Paying For College

Lesson Five: The Public's View of College Costs

Lesson Six: Modern Financial Aid Administration

Lesson Seven: Consequences of Modern Student Aid Changes

Lesson Eight: Concepts and Terms

Lesson Nine: Financial Aid Principles and Guidelines

Lesson Ten: Financial Aid Strategies

Lesson Eleven: Financial Aid as a Recruiting Tool

Lesson Twelve: Alternatives to Need-Based Aid

Lesson Thirteen: Education Loan and Debt Issues

Lesson Fourteen: Frequently Asked Questions