Okay, you know what you have an idea of what you want to be and you know what type of postsecondary education you need to attend. Now, how do you make that happen? One of the biggest challenges students face is how to finance their postsecondary education. ALL STUDENTS, regardless of their families financial situation, need to have a clear understanding of options for paying for postsecondary education. The following video(s) will help you to understand how postsecondary education financing works. The first video you will need to watch completely, paying careful attention to the three (3) types of financial assistance available. The second video explains how to complete the FAFSA, a form that ALL students need to complete in order to be eligible for state or federal loans and grants. Watching the second video is optional, but you must be aware of the importance of this form.

Financial Aid 101 (Viewing is Required)

**Take the quiz that follows to check for understanding.**

FAFSA 101 (Viewing is Optional)