College costs already feel high enough without wondering whether a single form could cost you thousands more than it should. On Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 pm ET, I’m hosting a practical FAFSA Walkthrough Workshop to help you complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA accurately and understand how upcoming rules may affect what you pay.

This is a calm, step-by-step session for parents who feel “stuck in the middle” — earning too much to qualify for the most generous aid, but not nearly enough to pay $70,000–$90,000 a year without strain.

During the workshop, we’ll cover:

  • How to walk through the 2026–2027 FAFSA, section by section, so you know what’s being asked and why

  • The key changes implemented in the last FAFSA cycle and how they affect middle-income families

  • Financial aid policy updates taking effect in July 2026 and how they may influence grants, scholarships, and loans

  • Common mistakes families make that delay processing or reduce aid — and how to avoid them

  • How to think about your Student Aid Index (SAI) and what it means for your college budget

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what to enter, what to double-check, and what really matters for your family’s bottom line.

👉 Reserve your spot for the December 11th FAFSA Walkthrough and file with confidence instead of guesswork.

Register

Thursday, December 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT

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    Bethany Goldszer

    Bethany Goldszer is top college admissions and financial aid expert. She's been featured in HuffPost, USA Today, Newsday, Queens Gazette, and Official Black Wall Street & voted Best of Long Island. Faced with the overwhelming stress of applying, getting admitted to and financing her University of Chicago education, she started Stand Out College Prep LLC in 2012 so that no student or parent would have to go through this process alone. Over the last 15 years, Bethany has worked with over 1,500 students, helping them and their parents get into their top choice colleges and secure more than $20M in financial aid and scholarships. And each year, she continues to help more students stand out in the college admissions process and their parents navigate financial aid and scholarships.

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