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EDUCA in English - Navigating FAFSA & CASFA
Applying for colleges can get expensive- did you know Colorado waives college application fees for a few days each year? This year’s Colorado Free Application Days are Oct. 17-19.
In this episode of the Educa Podcast, Senior Manager of PR and Media Javier Ibarra sits down to discuss FAFSA, also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, with DPS’ Senior Manager of Counseling and Career Success, Katie Gianastacio.
What’s Katie’s superpower? “I think my superpower is helping students figure out what their superpowers are. I get to work with kids all the time talking about what their strengths and interests are and how to connect those passions to their future,” she shared on our show.
Katie wants to simplify the college application process for students and help them reach their dreams.
Watch the full episode in English and Spanish to learn how to navigate the entire college application process, including how you can apply to receive free money for education from the government through FAFSA. For those applying to a post-secondary school in Colorado, you may also benefit from CASFA, also known as Colorado Application for State Financial Aid.