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How to Find Colleges Offering Your Student the Most Merit Money
2025-09-19 20:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Not all colleges award merit scholarships the same way—and knowing where to look can save your family thousands of dollars. In this session, we’ll show you how to identify schools that are generous with merit aid, what factors influence scholarship awards, and how to build a list of colleges that are both a good academic fit and affordable.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Financial Aid 101: What You Need to Know
2025-09-25 20:30 - 21:30
Join our free event with our partner, College Ave, as they walk you through everything you need to know about financial aid applications and how to pay for college. This event is great for current families of high school seniors, but also helpful for families with younger students to get ahead on the planning process.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Using the Common Data Set to Find Merit Scholarships
2025-09-28 20:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-23 20:30 - 21:30
Discover how to make smarter college choices with the most up-to-date data available. We’ve just updated R2C Insights with the newly released 2024–25 Common Data Set (CDS), giving families the latest admissions and merit scholarship information. Plus, we’ve gone a step further—updating over 500 colleges with their most recent Cost of Attendance details.
Join us to learn how to use this fresh data to identify schools that are generous with merit aid, compare real costs across colleges, and build a college list that’s both academically and financially right for your family.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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2025-2026 FAFSA Walkthrough
2025-09-30 20:30 - 21:30
The FAFSA is the first step in unlocking financial aid for college, but the process can feel overwhelming. Join Road2College and our partner Juno for a step-by-step walkthrough of the 2025–2026 FAFSA. We’ll cover how to avoid common mistakes and what you need to know to complete the form with confidence. Whether you’re filling it out for the first time or the fourth, this session will help your family through the sometimes confusing application.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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CSS Profile Walkthrough
2025-10-09 20:30 - 21:30
Join us for a CSS Profile Walkthrough with Luanne Lee, a certified college financial planner. Luanne will walk you through each section of the form, explain key terms, and highlight common mistakes to avoid. You’ll learn what information you’ll need to gather before you start, how to complete tricky sections, and get tips to ensure your application is accurate and complete.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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FAFSA/SAI AMA
2025-10-21 20:30 - 21:30
Have questions about financial aid, FAFSA, or the SAI process? Join us for an open “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session where Luanne will be available to answer your questions in real time. Whether you’re filling out the FAFSA for the first time, need clarification on eligibility, or want to learn more about school-specific aid (SAI), this is your chance to get accurate, helpful answers. Bring your questions — we’re here to help!
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

3-Year Degrees, Applying as a Transfer Student, and More Secrets to Getting In & Saving Money
2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:00
College doesn’t have to take four years—or cost a fortune. Join us for a conversation with two higher-ed experts who’ll share creative ways to save time and money on your student’s degree. Learn how 3-year programs are changing college pathways, what to know about transferring, and how families can make smarter choices when planning for college.
Featuring Madeleine F. Green, Executive Director of the College-in-3 Exchange, and Jaime Smith, Certified Educational Planner and author of The Complete Guide to College Transfer.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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SAI: What is It and Why is It Important?
2025-11-04 20:30 - 21:30
The Student Aid Index (SAI) is the key number colleges use to determine your family’s financial aid eligibility. In this session, we’ll explain what the SAI is, how it’s calculated, and why understanding it early can make a big difference in planning and paying for college.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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CSS Profile AMA - CollegeWell
2025-11-09 20:30 - 21:30
We get it. The CSS Profile feels long and sometimes overwhelming. Our experts are here to answer any of your questions about the application live at our AMA event with our partner, Private College 529 Plan by CollegeWell.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Premium: CSS Profile AMA
2025-11-12 20:30 - 21:30
Join our CSS Profile AMA (Ask Me Anything) session to get clear, honest answers about the financial aid process for college. Learn how to complete the CSS Profile, what documents you’ll need, and how it differs from the FAFSA. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a returning student, bring your questions and get expert guidance on maximizing your financial aid opportunities.
This event is only available for R2C Premium members. Learn more about joining here.

Paying for College Made Easier: How an Education Line of Credit Works (and Why It Matters)
2025-11-13 20:30 - 21:30
We’ve partnered with Student Choice to bring you this informative event about changes to financial aid policies, your options for paying for college, and how you can use their education line of credit program to finance your student’s college education.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Early Admission Results Deciphered
2025-12-21 20:30 - 21:30
EA Decisions are coming in for the Class of 2026. If your student is a sophomore or junior, it’s important to pay attention to these current trends as you begin researching colleges and considering EA,ED, and rolling decision options.
Join us as we break down these results so far and answer your questions live!
This Premium member event is free and open to the public.
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Federal Student Loan Changes
2026-01-14 20:30 - 21:30
We’ve partnered with Juno to bring you an in-depth look at recent and upcoming changes to federal student loans. We’ll cover what these updates mean for current borrowers, families with students in college, and those planning for repayment. Learn how to navigate new rules, repayment options, and strategies to save on interest.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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It’s Not Too Late to Save for College (Even in High School)
2026-01-22 20:30 - 21:30
Do you have a high school student and wish you had more in college savings? Don’t worry — there’s still time to save, even during senior year. In this webinar, we’ll focus on 529 plans and explore smart savings strategies that can help you cover future college costs. We’ll break down the tax benefits unique to 529 plans and clarify key concerns families often have at this stage, like how 529 plans impact financial aid eligibility.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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The 2026 Parent PLUS Loan Deadline: What Happens If You Miss It
2026-01-25 20:30 - 21:30
If you already have Parent PLUS loans, an important deadline in 2026 could permanently impact your repayment options. Join us for this timely session to learn how Parent PLUS loan consolidation works, why consolidating before June 30, 2026 matters, and how borrowing another Parent PLUS loan after July 1, 2026 can impact your options. This event is designed to help parents understand the choices they need to make now to avoid costly, irreversible mistakes later.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Introducing Our New College Comparison Report (and How it Will Help You Find Merit Scholarships)
2026-01-27 20:30 - 21:30
Learn how to use our new College Comparison Report to see which colleges are most generous with merit scholarships, not just sticker price. We’ll show you how to compare schools side-by-side so you can help your student build a list that makes financial sense.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Direct Admissions Explained: How Some Colleges Admit Students Before They Apply
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:00
What if colleges offered acceptance before your student even applied? Join Road2College for a free webinar on direct admissions—programs where colleges proactively offer acceptance to students who meet academic criteria like GPA or test scores, without a traditional application—featuring Scot Lingrell, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs for the University System of Georgia.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Decoding the Common Data Set: What You Need to Know for Your College Search
2026-02-09 20:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-08 20:30 - 21:30
Join us to learn how to use the CDS to identify schools that are generous with merit aid, compare real costs across colleges, and build a college list that’s both academically and financially right for your family.
This event is free and open to the public.
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How to Successfully Appeal Your Financial Aid Offer
2026-02-12 20:30 - 21:30
Join us for this live event about appealing for additional need-based and merit aid. This event is free and open to the public.
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How to Find Colleges Offering Your Student the Most Merit Money
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to identify colleges that offer generous merit scholarships, understand what schools look for when awarding aid, and build a college list that’s both a strong academically and financially.
This event is free and open to the public.
Register Here

Introducing Our College Comparison Report (and How it Will Help You Find Merit Scholarships)
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
