Financial Aid
Newburyport High School actively supports students and families throughout the financial aid application process by offering a range of helpful resources. The school counseling department provides guidance on completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile, hosts information sessions and workshops with college financial aid professionals, and shares up-to-date materials and timelines to ensure families understand each step. Counselors are available for individual questions, helping students navigate required documents, eligibility, and deadlines.
Additionally, we connect families with external tools, scholarship databases, and community-based resources to make the financial aid process more accessible and manageable.
Financial Aid Resources
College Affordable
College Affordable is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help families reduce the cost of college, minimize student debt, and increase access to higher-education choices. College Affordable works with students and families of Newburyport High School to provide comprehensive support for navigating the financial aid process.
Key services include:
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Helping families create realistic budgets to assess affordability.
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Identifying and optimizing grant and scholarship opportunities at prospective colleges.
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Assisting with the completion of financial aid applications (e.g. FAFSA, CSS Profile) to maximize eligibility.
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Reviewing and interpreting award letters so families can make informed decisions about college offers.
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Helping families locate additional non-college scholarships and evaluate potential lenders if loans are needed.
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Offering financial-aid support not only for students and families, but also resources and training for school counselors and community-based organizations.
MEFA
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MEFA provides live webinars, email support, phone support, and one-on-one appointments to help families navigate every stage of planning, saving for, and paying for college.