Financial Aid and FAFSA Seminar
Saturday, March 15 from 10 am – 11 am
Understanding Financial Aid: A Step-by-Step Guide to FAFSA and College Funding
Navigating the financial aid process can seem overwhelming, but it’s a crucial step in making higher education accessible. Join us for an informative seminar where we’ll break down everything you need to know about finding money for college or career school. Our presentation covers the complete spectrum of financial aid opportunities, including federal student aid, state programs, institutional aid, and scholarship resources.
You’ll learn essential information about eligibility requirements, maximum aid amounts for 2024-25 (including the Federal Pell Grant of up to $7,395), and how to determine your financial need through the Student Aid Index (SAI). We’ll walk you through the FAFSA application process step-by-step, including recent changes, important deadlines, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Whether you’re a first-time applicant or need a refresher, this session will help you understand:
Where to find additional resources and assistance
- Different types of financial aid (grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships)
- How to apply for federal student aid at fafsa.gov
- State and institutional aid opportunities
- Key requirements and deadlines
- What happens after submitting your FAFSA
Seminar Details
Cost: FREE for Members
When: Saturday, March 15 from 10 am – 11 am
Where: Moiliili Branch Community Room
How to Register: Fill out the form below.
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Financial Consultant Grant Hashiba, CFP®
QUICK FACTS
Grant Hashiba is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who specializes in retirement planning and risk management. Grant has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and is well versed in government benefit plans as well as the retirement saving plans of Federal and State of Hawaii employees (TSP and Island Savings Plan). After graduating from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Education degree, Grant spent several years as an educator on Oahu and Maui. His eventual career change and foundation in teaching helps him educate his clients about financial concepts.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. HOCU and Island Wealth Management are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using Island Wealth Management, and may also be employees of HOCU. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, HOCU or Island Wealth Management. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:
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This material was prepared by LPL Financial and created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax, legal or investment advice. If you are seeking investment advice specific to your needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this
educational material.
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