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Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

During the October 13 Professional Learning Series session, the Texas OnCourse team shared an overview of the latest enhancements to the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and demonstrated how to create an online TASFA account. Jasmine Tejeda, Manager of Training and Technical Assistance at uAspire, joined the session to share strategies for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Nathan Schwausch, Operations Coordinator for ADVi, also provided an overview of the ADVi chatbot and how it delivers important college access information to Texas students through text messages.

The Form is Not the Barrier: Addressing Financial Aid Misconceptions Before They Become Enrollment Decisions  

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

On March 10, we hosted an informational session focused on how educators can use statewide data tools to support student outcomes and strengthen college and career advising.  Sharon Wong from the THECB shared information on the Texas Talent Trajectory (T3) Dashboard, TEA’s Katie Jubert offered key details on the college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) tracker and how it can verify internal data, and TxCAN’s Kendra Strange highlighted three interactive public data dashboards that give educators insights on FAFSA completion and direct-to-college enrollments.   

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello, educators! On October 14, we hosted an engaging informational session packed with helpful updates and resources on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Jasmine Tejeda from uAspire shared insights on the latest FAFSA changes, while THECB’s Giselle Martinez walked attendees through dependent student scenarios for the TASFA and offered practical tips to help educators better support students and families through the financial aid process.  

Digital Learning Opportunities for Educators

Hello, educators! We had an amazing session on February 11 showcasing updates and data related to the Texas First Program. Our expert guest speakers from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board(THECB) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) highlighted informational resources to help keep Texas’ best and brightest students on track for postsecondary successincluding a student scholarship storythat offered educators a unique perspective to the Texas First Program process.Here’s a brief recap of our session: