He will show teachers how the system actually works, help you understand what students may (and may not) qualify for, and how to help families navigate and use the system to their advantage.
Missed Session 1? You are still welcome to join!
Each session is designed to be self-contained so you can join at any point in the series.
If you were unable to attend Session 1: The real truth about college awards – here’s a short excerpt to get a glimpse of the insights Mark shared:
Ready to join Session 2? Sign up for The real truth about the financial aid system on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET.
We hope to see you there!
About the author
Amanda Volz
Amanda joins the NGPF team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda is proud to be an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and is a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact: Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda is not working, she enjoys cooking, gardening and traveling with her husband and two children.
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