Training

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

JULY 2026

Title:  State Aid Essentials: NC Programs + Portal Training for 2026–27

Date/Time:  July 22 and July 23 from 9 am to 12pm

Description:  Join us for a fast‑moving, high‑impact 2-day webinar that blends North Carolina State Aid programs with a walkthrough of the State Grants Portal—everything you need to confidently process 2026–27 awards.

We’ll cover:

• State Aid Programs for North Carolinians 
• FAFSA Completion and Outreach
• Resources
• Overview of State Grants process 
• Tour of the State Grant Portal 
• Term Enrollment, Awarding, and Certification options 
• Disbursements, Adjustments, and Reconciliation
• RDS in State Grants 

*These 2-day webinars are perfect for anyone working with state aid, whether you’re new or experienced. You’ll leave with clearer processes, helpful shortcuts, and the confidence to tackle the year ahead.

 Presenters: NCSEAA

Moderator: Michelle Gunnin, Higher Education Program Manager, NCSEAA

Registration Information: Click "Register Here", and sign in using your NCASFAA login credentials.

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION HERE

Past Training Materials 

• The 5P Framework: Braiding Resources to Support Students
• Mediocrity Just Happens, but Excellence is a Choice
• Insights Into ED’s New Earnings Accountability Rule
• Loan Reductions - What Do We Know
• Partnering for Student Success: 2026 Product Showcase from our Professional Affiliates
• Incorporating AI and Technology into Financial Aid Administration
• A First Look at 2026-2027 Income Verification and the 2024 Tax Return
• Private Lending: Navigating Processes and Responsibilities with Transparency and Care
• One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Comprehensive Review of How the Act Impacts Higher Education
• You're the Director (or you want to be)!
• 2025-2026 Verification and Conflicting Information
• Mastering the Maze: Resolving Conflicting Information
• Title IV Recertification – The Electronic Application for Approval to Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs (E-APP)
• FVT/GE Overview – What is it all about?
• Understanding the Needs and Barriers of Students Experiencing Homelessness 
• Implicit Bias – What You Need to Know
• FM Verification and Conflicting Information! Having Fun with Taxes!
• Consumer Disclosures – One College’s Journey
• Financial Aid Operational Calendar
• Cost of Attendance
• Giving Bad News, Getting Good Reviews:  Embracing Customer Service in the Financial Aid Office
• SAP Spotlight
• The New Cost of Attendance Webinar-Dana Kelly Slide 7 Update
• NCASFAA Webinar - State Grants Portal
• FELS Training NCASFAA Community - Recording
• RDS Overview -Recoding
• Webinar: An Overview of the State Grants Portal training materials posted
• Webinar: Intentional inclusion and support of LGBTQIA+ students training materials - presentation | additional resources