National Training for Counselors and Mentors - Materials and Resources
Tools and Resources You Need to Counsel Students and Families Preparing Financially for College
Training Materials
Below are links to the NT4CM training materials. These materials will offer you valuable information and resources even if you are unable to attend a workshop in person.
Overview of Financial Aid Programs
Applying for Federal Financial Aid
Student Dependency Status
And the Number Is...
After the FAFSA
Searching for Scholarships
State and Institutional Aid
Conclusion
Resources
These resources can be placed at the back of the participants' binders. The subheads indicate behind which tab to place the resources. (Download tabs below.) All files are in PDF and are titled as listed below:
Resources
- Application_Checklist.pdf (94KB)
- Application_Form_Tracking.pdf (46KB)
- Award_Package_Comparison.pdf (54KB)
- COA_Comparison.pdf (53KB)
- Consultant_Services.pdf (106KB)
- Financial_Aid_Glossary.pdf (203KB)
- Sample_Scholarship_Inquiry_Letter.pdf (70KB)
- StudentAidProgramSummary.pdf (156KB)
- Web_Resources_for_Students_with_Disabilities.pdf (111KB)
- 2012-2013_FAFSA_on_the_Web_Worksheet.pdf (945KB)
Master Resources
- Master Resource List.pdf (90KB)
Federal Resources
State Resources
(insert your own materials behind the State Resources tab)
Miscellaneous Resources
Binder Covers, Tabs, and Spines
| a. | NT4CM Instructor's Guide Components (PDF; 2MB) |
| b. | NT4CM Participant's Manual Components (PDF; 2MB) |
| c. | NT4CM Instructor's Guide Spine Label (PDF; 600KB) |
| d. | NT4CM Participant's Manual Spine Label (PDF; 3920KB) |
Additional Materials
You may choose to use these modules during your training
Financial Literacy Material
Counseling Undocuments Students Materials
Middle School Training Materials
If you are training middle school counselors or parents, feel free to use these materials.
Middle School Counselor Materials
Middle School Parent Materials
