Outreach

Financial Aid Outreach programs are a public service provided by Oakland University to help educate students, parents, and staff about financial aid preparation for college, applying for financial aid, and the financial aid process. These free programs are offered in-person or virtually based on your preference. In addition to the three financial aid programs most popular with high school students and their families, customized college readiness programs are available. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas for how I can serve you! Meet the Financial Aid Outreach staff!

Contact

Complete the Staff Contact Form to be added to the communication roster and provide your contact information. 

Contact the Financial Aid Outreach staff at [email protected]. Make sure to add this email address to your contacts so you receive financial aid updates, event confirmations, and calendar invites!

Professional Development for Counselors

I am excited to participate in collaborations for high school counselors and college advocates, such as the High School Counselor Connection and Community College Counselor Connection hosted annually by Oakland University Undergraduate Admissions, as well as Promoting the Publics. Periodically I will provide updates via webinars or released videos and email communication. 

Paying for College Presentation

Paying for College presentations are informational presentations for students and their families to learn general information regarding the financial aid process. This is an introduction presentation, including topics such as the elements of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), sources of financial aid, private scholarship information, and more! Presentations take place March through June (during junior year) and mid-August through September (during senior year). Schools and organizations should hold one Paying for College presentation per calendar year. In-person and virtual format options are available.

There are three presentation varieties offered:

Paying for College Presentation reservations are available. Primary audience: Juniors - March-June, Seniors - August-September (please only choose one per calendar year):

• Schedule a 2026 Paying for College Presentation
  • Schedule an early evening presentation (choose in-person or virtual)
  • Schedule a lunch hour or late evening presentation (virtual format only)
• Download a flyer to advertise your Paying for College event

FAFSA Workshops 

FAFSA Workshops provide high school seniors and their parents with professional assistance completing the FAFSA. Parents are encouraged to begin the FAFSA process and invite the other contributors to complete their portion via an email invitation sent through FAFSA. Workshops take place October through February of the senior year. Workshops will last up to an hour and in-person and virtual format options are available. Student FAFSA Workshops are available during the school day, for either a one hour large group session, or during each class period. Schools and organizations should hold one FAFSA Workshop per school year.

Once you have scheduled your workshop, you will receive an update to the calendar invite with a registration link to share with your students and families. Pre-registration for the workshop is required for participants so they can receive preparation instructions and reminders.

There are three workshop varieties offered:

2026-2027 FAFSA Workshop reservations are available (please only schedule one workshop):

Schedule a 2026-2027 FAFSA Workshop

• • Schedule a lunch hour or late evening workshop (virtual only)
  • Schedule an early evening workshop (choose in-person or virtual)
  • Schedule a Student FAFSA Workshop (in-person)
• Download a flyer to advertise your FAFSA Workshop

View the Michigan FAFSA Tracker to view your school's profile and the FAFSA Submissions by High School report. 

Financial Aid Finish Line Visit

Finish Line Visits are school day opportunities for students to meet with a financial aid professional to finish their FAFSA, review financial aid offers, and ask financial aid questions. These appointments are intended to be drop in appointments, 1:1 or in small groups, serving as a wrap up for the senior year as they transition to college. Visits take place in March and April of the senior year and can be virtual or in-person, a minimum of one hour, during or immediately following the school day between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 

2026 Finish Line Visit reservations are available (please only schedule one workshop):

• Schedule a 2026 Finish Line Appointment visit
• Download a flyer to advertise your Finish Line Visit

College Readiness Programs

Oakland University staff are available for college readiness programming on various scales – small group, classroom visits, and large assemblies. We provide interactive sessions and materials to promote student engagement as a fun way to provide students information related to college preparation. Programs are designed to meet your students’ needs, are age appropriate, and educational. Contact your Oakland University Undergraduate Admissions representative to schedule a visit.