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SUMMARY:Webinar: FASFA pt. 1- For Staff
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 is an in-depth tour of the FASFA application\, changes for the upcoming year\, how to avoid common mistakes\, and address special circumstances. Recommended for all levels. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a3c2c045-b19b-4102-8acf-a687e2f0ead8@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-fasfa-pt-1-for-staff/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T231358Z
UID:10000217-1698055200-1698062400@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by NCAN \nRegister
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-getting-ready-for-the-better-fafsa-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230628T224816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T224816Z
UID:10000175-1698170400-1698172200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Cómo crear un FSA ID (Español)- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Los estudiantes y padres necesitan crear la credencial FSA ID para acceder y firmar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA). Utilizaran la credencial FSA ID cada año para llenar y firmar el formulario FASFA. En esta sesión aprenderá como crear y utilizar su FSA ID. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7005c9df-bbed-4727-9efb-802ae681072e@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-como-crear-un-fsa-id-espanol-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230628T224434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T224434Z
UID:10000173-1698343200-1698345000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating an FSA ID- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a student or parent you’ll need to create your own FSA ID to access and sign the\nFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will use your FSA ID every year you fill\nout a FAFSA form. Join us to learn how to create and use your FSA ID. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7d8d2bd0-761c-4f07-9f63-791ae4af40c0@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-creating-an-fsa-id-for-students-and-families-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
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SUMMARY:Webinar: FAFSA- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Students and families\, come join our FAFSA webinar to learn about the form\, what documents you’ll need\, review the FAFSA learn how to address special circumstances\, and prepare for next steps! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/621566a8-6c5f-4824-a2b7-1e3ca97a23b3@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-fafsa-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230628T222856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T222856Z
UID:10000167-1699264800-1699270200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: WASFA pt. 1- For Staff
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 is an in-depth tour of the WASFA application\, changes for the upcoming year\, how to avoid common mistakes\, and address special circumstances. Recommended for all levels. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4b1fb6f1-87dd-4adf-87bd-635335ad01fc@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-wasfa-pt-1-for-staff/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T231709Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Financial Aid Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by WSAC \nIn this session\, participants will learn about the financial aid process and how to help others navigate applying for financial aid. We will cover how to apply for postsecondary funding with the FAFSA and the WASFA. WSCA will also discuss common challenges and errors as well as next steps. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to help others with this important process. This session will prepare participants to assist students as they apply for financial aid and train others. High school clock hours will be available.\nRegister
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-financial-aid-navigation/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20231005T223708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T223708Z
UID:10000221-1699448400-1699452000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:WPN Webinar: Financial Aid 2- Understanding FAFSA Simplification Act for Youth Experiencing Unaccompanied Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBig changes are coming this fall for 2024-25 financial aid applications! In this session\, we will discuss the FAFSA Simplification Act\, best practices in implementing changes\, and how to communicate changes to partners\, students\, and their families. We will also share free resources to support you as you help students take their next steps. \nPresenters: \nChristina Winstead (She/Her)\, Associate Director\, College Access Initiatives\, WSAC\nChristina Winstead is the Associate Director for College Access Initiatives at the Washington Student Achievement Council. She has over 20 years of experience in higher education. Christina graduated from The Evergreen State College with a bachelor’s degree and from Seton Hall University with her master’s degree in counseling and her education specialist degree in professional counseling. \nMaria Rebecchi ( She/Her)\, Director\, Scholarship & Financial Aid Education\, CSF\nMaria has been a practitioner in the field of financial aid for over 30 years. She has spent two-thirds of her career at higher education institutions and the last third at nonprofit organizations working to change systems and provide direct services to students. As a first-generation\, low-income immigrant herself\, Maria focuses on low-income\, first-generation students and their supporting adults who may experience additional barriers in navigating the complexities of financial aid. Maria received her master’s degree in human services at St. Edward’s University\, a bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in diversity from the University of California-Irvine\, and certification in print journalism from the University of California-Los Angeles. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7WtBp-zlS7yniX13pJIrZA” newwindow=”yes”] REGISTER[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/wpn-webinar-financial-aid-2-understanding-fafsa-simplification-act-for-youth-experiencing-unaccompanied-homelessness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T163843Z
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UID:10000178-1699466400-1699470000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Scholarships- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will give you an insight on how to prepare to apply for your scholarship search and learn about the upcoming CSF scholarship cycle\, their eligibility requirements\, important dates\, required documents and essay questions. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/344bbcad-4161-49d1-9f8c-c487545f24be@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button] \n 
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-scholarships-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T164300Z
UID:10000179-1699552800-1699556400@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: WAFSA- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Students and families\, come join our WASFA webinar to learn about the form\, what documents you’ll need\, review the WASFA\, learn how to address special circumstances\, and prepare for next steps! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d7a261f8-981c-4a8b-a5d8-0513558cbc55@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-wafsa-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230628T223103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T223103Z
UID:10000168-1699869600-1699875000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: FASFA /WASFA pt. 2 Student Scenarios- for Staff
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 is a hands-on webinar of 20 case studies. It provides a great opportunity to practice what you will experience while working 1:1 with students. Recommended for all levels. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52c72da7-dfe8-4d67-9b7c-697e05c4969e@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-fasfa-wasfa-pt-2-student-scenarios-for-staff/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T163316Z
UID:10000177-1699984800-1699988400@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: FAFSA- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Students and families\, come join our FAFSA webinar to learn about the form\, what documents you’ll need\, review the FAFSA learn how to address special circumstances\, and prepare for next steps! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0262daa9-8a17-4f69-bf12-bb9aa963d9ab@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-fafsa-for-students-and-families-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230628T223319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T223319Z
UID:10000169-1700474400-1700479800@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Verification- for Staff
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explains what is verification\, the different types of verification\, what documents are required\, and changes for the upcoming year. It includes case studies.\nRecommended for all levels. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/597928bd-d65c-407c-8e0b-f5398335567f@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-verification-for-staff/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230907T231809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T231809Z
UID:10000220-1700474400-1700481600@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by NCAN \nRegister
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-getting-ready-for-the-better-fafsa-3/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T164524Z
UID:10000180-1700589600-1700593200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: WAFSA- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Students and families\, come join our WASFA webinar to learn about the form\, what documents you’ll need\, review the WASFA\, learn how to address special circumstances\, and prepare for next steps! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a16dc359-88d9-4c24-ba9d-dfea098fc660@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-wafsa-for-students-and-families-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T164741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T164741Z
UID:10000181-1701194400-1701198000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: FAFSA (Español)- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Estudiantes\, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario FAFSA cómo prepararse y postularse\, cómo evitar errores comunes\, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca90c2e4-7f6c-4d08-bbe9-5816f555dab0@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-fafsa-espanol-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T180821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T180821Z
UID:10000183-1701367200-1701370800@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: WASFA (Español)- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Estudiantes\, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario WASFA\, cómo prepararse y postularse\, cómo evitar errores comunes\, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ba7d1aee-1c10-47d9-99aa-b3f37f5b38f1@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-wasfa-espanol-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20231109T170535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T170535Z
UID:10000224-1701867600-1701871200@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:WPN Webinar: Navigating Apple Health and Mental Health Support & Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief introduction to Medicaid (Apple Health) and take a deeper dive into Coordinated Care’s Apple Health Core Connections plan – the only health insurance plan for children and youth in foster care and adoption support\, alumni of foster care (ages 18-26)\, reunified families and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in Washington State. Coordinated Care goes beyond simply paying for doctors’ visits by getting food on the table as well as money in its member’s pockets for completing healthy activities. Their trauma-informed team supports youth and families in finding available healthcare providers (e.g. primary care physicians\, specialists\, therapists\, etc.)\, connecting with community resources to support their holistic needs\, and providing tangible benefits that make life a little easier so members thrive. You’ll also receive some tips and resources for self-care and supporting your mental well-being. \nPresenter: Nathan LaChine\, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Community Educator\, Coordinated Care\nNathan LaChine has been a Therapeutic Foster Parent for the last 17 years\, specializing in early childhood traumas. Nathan’s current role as Board of Director and Webmaster for MaleSurvivor involves the oversight of volunteer staff along with the daily operations of the website which sees over 100\,000 visitors and 2.5 million page views annually. Nathan co-hosted a local radio show “Real Family Matters”\, a live resource show for community members to call in and ask questions. Additionally\, Nathan provides training and resources for caregivers in Washington state. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yMNuLNZqQjKjvVl1dQXDpg”] Register [/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/wpn-webinar-navigating-apple-health-and-mental-health-support-resources/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T164915Z
UID:10000182-1701972000-1701975600@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: FAFSA (Español)- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Estudiantes\, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario FAFSA cómo prepararse y postularse\, cómo evitar errores comunes\, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bfa8217d-6453-442f-beb3-9619b627cbb2@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-fafsa-espanol-for-students-and-families-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20230629T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T181014Z
UID:10000184-1702404000-1702407600@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: WASFA (Español)- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Estudiantes\, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario WASFA\, cómo prepararse y postularse\, cómo evitar errores comunes\, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más! \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c3827447-a1c3-48aa-83ad-90a10e4c736b@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-wasfa-espanol-for-students-and-families-2/
CATEGORIES:webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
CREATED:20231207T182652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T182652Z
UID:10000225-1705496400-1705500000@www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org
SUMMARY:WPN Webinar: Basic Needs and Post-secondary Education Student Support Services
DESCRIPTION:Nearly half of all Washington college students reported experiencing in housing and/or food insecurity in a recent survey.  In this session\, you’ll gain insights about Washington students’ experience of basic needs insecurity and recent policy and investments to address those challenges.  We’ll discuss strategies and student outcomes from the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness grant program.  You’ll learn about new initiatives to better address students’ basic needs\, and together we’ll consider collaboration opportunities with Passport. \nPresenters: \nAmi Magisos serves as Associate Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Washington Student Achievement Council.  Her work focuses on understanding and addressing students’ basic needs insecurity for postsecondary students in Washington. \nLaura Coghlan serves as Program Administrator for Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness at the State Board for Technical and Community Colleges. She is also a member of the Passport Leadership Team. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k_Q6JTjMSlmrK-SqLKM56w”] REGISTER[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/wpn-webinar-basic-needs-and-post-secondary-education-student-support-services/
CATEGORIES:webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240212T233000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Student Loans- for Staff
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans\, connects borrowing to career decisions\, addresses consequences for nonpayment\, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.\nRecommended for all levels \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/901b26ff-ae3f-4f28-a763-ecba773bd305@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-student-loans-for-staff/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T180000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Student Loans- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans\, connects borrowing to career decisions\, addresses consequences for nonpayment\, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a59d64b3-5b60-4bd8-89ab-5c1553628d21@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-student-loans-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Financial Aid Award Letters- for Staff
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the anatomy of award letters\, provide tools to help students assess true affordability\, and strategies to address too much unmet need. It includes case studies.\nRecommended for all levels. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b716a2a3-702e-4961-91ea-e30bbbc826a4@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-financial-aid-award-letters-for-staff/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Financial Aid Award Letters- for Students and Families
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer\, provide you with tools to assess true affordability\, and strategies to address too much unmet need. \nPresented by College Success Foundation \n[button link=”https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/03ff6625-4a15-4d63-babe-56331724dd4a@4c3d249e-8851-4e66-92de-6e7e266aae97″ newwindow=”yes”] Register[/button]
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-financial-aid-award-letters-for-students-and-families/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Passport Student Support Funds Utilization
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on Passport Student Support Funds Utilization\, which includes a panel discussion with Passport campus leaders and financial aid administrators from two-year and four-year institutions. In this panel discussion\, we will hear from various Passport campus staff about their program’s funding utilization and budget sustainability strategies for this academic year in continuing support services for their students’ higher education outcomes.    \nAt the end of this webinar\, attendees will learn about how different campuses have used their PSSF budget in the last year and how they plan on managing funds this year due to reduced Passport funding and student awards.  \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tfp1oH7ITNiHzoN3lKhuzg” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Register Now[/button] \n\nPresenters\n Dawn Cypriano-McAferty\nAssistant Director for Passport to Careers\, Washington Student Achievement Council\nDawn Cypriano-McAferty serves as an assistant director at the Washington Student Achievement Council and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Passport to Careers program and the SETuP program. She is committed to working with campuses and community partners to develop support services for students and is especially passionate about working with students who have experienced foster care. \n\nPanelists\nKathy Albin\nDirector of Learning Support\nSpokane Falls Community College\nKathy currently serves as the director of learning support at Spokane Falls Community College where she is responsible for providing leadership\, coordination\, and evaluation of critical Spokane Falls Community College learner support programs including: Workforce Transitions (BFET\, WorkFirst\, Worker Retraining)\, Opportunity Grant\, Passport to College\, Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness (SSEH)\, Student Emergency Access Grant (SEAG)\, Basic Needs\, along with Library Administration\, Career Education\, and Academic Coaching.  \n Crystal Cardona\nProgram Manager – Diversity and Equity Center\nSaint Martin’s University  \nCrystal Cardona is the Program Manager of the Diversity and Equity Center. She enjoys working with students and collaborating with faculty and staff. She graduated from Saint Martin’s with a bachelor of arts in sociology and cultural anthropology\, and a master’s degree in social justice from Loyola University of Chicago. She started her career working in non-profits which focused on working with people who were unhoused and people living with mental health diagnosis. Crystal is originally from California.  \nAngie Hobbs\nAssistant Director\, Scholarships\nUniversity of Washington \nAngie Hobbs has worked in financial aid for 16 years; nine of those years at the University of Washington. She has worked in all aspects of the UW financial aid office\, and has served as the assistant director of scholarships for nearly three years. Angie works closely with all UW Passport students\, helping them navigate financial aid and campus resources. She is passionate about helping students understand financial aid\, knowing it can be especially daunting for students who do not have family support. Angie and her team help identify Passport-eligible students\, update WSAC about eligibility and notify other support staff on campus so they can reach out to these students. Their biggest goal is to help remove barriers for students so they can receive a world-class education just like every other student at UW. \nPriya Osborne\nDirector of Student Success\, Equity & Diversity\nSpokane Community College \nPriya Osborne is a proud Black woman and a first-generation college graduate from Gonzaga University\, where she earned her bachelor of arts in psychology with a minor in biology. She works at Spokane Community College as the director of student success\, equity\, and diversity\, and serves as the Passport to Careers designated support staff\, supporting foster and unaccompanied homeless youth. Priya is passionate about advocating for underserved populations and empowering everyone to achieve their goals. \nLexi Schaar\nAssistant Director for College Success Programs\nWashington State University\nLexi Schaar is the assistant director of college success programs with the Office of Academic Engagement. Before beginning her role with Passport to College in September of 2023\, Lexi served as an academic advisor at Washington State University and the University of Idaho. Her primary role with Passport at WSU is to support the administrative aspects of the program.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-passport-student-support-funds-utilization/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Healing-Centered Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on healing-centered engagement and learn how to incorporate an asset-based approach to trauma informed practices. More details to come.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-healing-centered-engagement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T103719
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Financial Aid 101 for Support Staff
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on understanding and navigating the financial aid application processes for Passport-eligible students. In this session\, there will be an overview of understanding the FAFSA Simplification Act\, best practices in overcoming application barriers for these youth populations\, and guidance on additional verification processes to receive financial aid. We will also share resources to support you as you help students take their next steps in their post-secondary education. \nAt the end of this webinar\, attendees will learn about the different federal\, state\, and school-based financial resources available to students. Attendees will also better understand how students access financial aid resources\, how aid is awarded\, and how financial aid offices build cost of attendance budgets and prioritize aid awarding. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Knhu2hYEQjuxeU4ua1FaPg#/registration” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Register Now[/button] \n\nAbout the Presenter\nMaria Rebecchi is director of scholarships and financial aid education at College Success Foundation. Over the course of 30 years\, she built a career at postsecondary institutions and nonprofit organizations with the goal of helping low-income\, first-generation students and their families navigate the complexities of financial aid. \nHer prior work experience includes director of programs and evaluation at TheDream.US\, interim director of financial aid at South Seattle College\, director of programs at The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis\, associate director of financial aid at Bastyr University as well as WorkSource-affiliate coordinator and employment case manager at the YWCA in downtown Seattle. \nMaria is co-founder of Universidad YA!/College NOW!\, a task force of the Hispanic Arts Council of St. Louis geared towards addressing the needs of DREAMers in their quest for postsecondary education in the Midwest. She worked with United Way of Greater St. Louis to develop ‘Get on Board’\, a program that provides comprehensive training for BIPOC leaders interested in serving on nonprofit boards. She was also a board member of the Hispanic Arts Council of St. Louis and chair of the John F. Garganigo Scholarship Committee. More recently\, Maria served as a scholarship board member of the Latino Leadership Initiative\, a joint effort of Edmonds College\, Skagit Valley College and the University of Washington-Bothell. \nMaria received her master’s degree in human services from St. Edward’s University\, a bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in diversity from the University of California-Irvine\, and certification in print journalism from the University of California-Los Angeles. Her extensive volunteer experiences range from supporting community health initiatives to intensive work with immigrant and refugee families in matters of education and social services to volunteer tax preparation for low-income individuals. Inclusion\, equity\, and educational opportunity have been consistent themes in much of her work. \n 
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/financial-aid-101-support-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Trauma-Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education
DESCRIPTION:Postsecondary students represent a wide spectrum of ages\, backgrounds\, and life experiences\, and many have already navigated trauma in their lives when they start their postsecondary education journey. This presentation is intended to raise awareness of trauma and resilience in the context of postsecondary education\, help educators understand how trauma affects learning and development into adulthood\, and highlight the ways trauma intersects with stress related to basic needs\, discrimination\, and social exclusion. \nParticipants will hear ideas and strategies grounded in core principles of trauma-informed practice that can benefit learners with varying levels of exposure to trauma\, and learn to manage their own stress and compassion fatigue through self-care. Throughout the presentation\, participants are encouraged to connect the content with their own experiences and reflect on the importance of relationships in protection\, healing\, and growth from trauma. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2qn4-Z7lRMiAJj_Ka1P-6w#/registration” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Register Now[/button] \nPresenter\nShannon Davidson is a leader in applied research and evaluation at Education Northwest and the author of “Trauma Informed Practices for Postsecondary Education: A Guide.” Shannon has delivered trainings in TiP for postsecondary education at the National Academy of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine as well as a variety of higher education institutions including Columbia College\, Clackamas Community College\, and North Dakota State University. Shannon also leads formative\, summative\, and developmental evaluation and technical assistance projects for state and local education agencies and postsecondary institutions including Wenatchee Valley College and Portland State University. A former classroom teacher\, Shannon is dedicated to helping partners translate research and data into meaningful action to promote learning and well-being. Shannon holds a Ph.D. in International and Comparative Education from Stanford University and has a background in both domestic and global issues in education.
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-trauma-informed-practices-for-postsecondary-education/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T163000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Storytelling for Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique WPN webinar geared toward students. Sierra Rogers and Darian Isom from The Mockingbird Society will help young advocates understand how getting involved in policy and using their voices and stories can make a lasting impact. They’ll provide background about The Mockingbird Society\, an organization that provides meaningful opportunities for youth across Washington state to participate in the social justice effort to improve the foster care system. They will also outline the process for how legislation gets passed and provide helpful tips and advice on how young people can share their own stories while still protecting themselves\, advocate for their communities\, and help change lives. \nThis webinar is geared toward students\, but practitioners and support staff are welcome to attend as well! \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OuIVyiyoR-WQ_jbt45Ob1Q” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Register now[/button] \n\nPresenters\nSierra Rogers (she/her) currently serves as director of youth programs for The Mockingbird Society\, curating youth development and support networks locally and nationally. Sierra was the deputy project administrator for Bitfocus and Clarity Human Services. She assisted King County in its data quality and training in HUD data requirements. For many years\, Sierra has committed to ending youth homelessness as a lived expert\, including being part of the development and implementation of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project for the Office of Homeless Youth\, and being a part of the Y4Y board. Additionally\, she has contributed to helping service providers implement Coordinated Entry\, shared understanding of HUD requirements\, equitable practices in spaces\, disability support services and advocacy\, crisis intervention practices\, trauma & empathy informed approaches\, TA support for agencies to thrive\, and dedicated time to legislative advocacy to help support those experiencing homelessness\, housing instability and foster care systems. \nSierra was born and raised in the beautiful Evergreen State\, living in all corners of Washington. She currently resides in central Washington where she has access to all the state has to offer. In her free time\, you can find her in nature or traveling in the company of friends and family. \nDarian Isom has been working in the youth homelessness sphere for almost four years in Washington state. In this time\, she has worked as a youth advocate at Ryan’s House for Youth in Island County\, and has been a member of the Youth for Youth\, Y4Y\, board with the Office of Homeless Youth. She is the outreach and engagement coordinator at The Mockingbird Society\, and previously served as the northern engagement coordinator. Darian has a passion for travelling the state and connecting with community organization in order to learn from lived experts. \nDarian is originally from Idaho but has had the joy of living in Washington for the past four years. Currently she resides in the northwest corner of the state and loves to curl up with a good book on those rainy days! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org/event/webinar-storytelling-for-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:webinar
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