NYS FAFSA Ready Training Series – January 2026

NYS FAFSA Ready Training offers live and on-demand, interactive sessions designed to equip counselors, community organizations, and financial aid professionals with the tools and knowledge to help guide students through the financial aid process.

These sessions provide practical strategies, the latest updates, and solutions to common challenges.

Key Training Topics Include:

Supporting students with unique family or financial situations
Step-by-step guidance for completing the NYS TAP application
Leveraging the NYS FAFSA Completion Initiative database
Updates and walkthroughs for the 2026-27 FAFSA
Exploring alternate eligibility pathways for NYS financial aid

Upcoming Live Trainings:

How to Help Students with Special Circumstances
Date: Friday, January 16
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

NYS TAP Application: How to Complete It and Resolve Common Errors
Date: Wednesday, January 21
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am

NYS FAFSA Completion Initiative
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time:12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Support Students Through Their FAFSA
Date: Monday, January 26
Time:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Alternative Eligibility Pathways
Date: Thursday, January 29
Time:11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your students and help guide them toward their path to higher education!