Understanding how colleges determine what you pay Ð and what aid youÕre eligible for Ð can be unclear and confusing. Families often make assumptions about their opportunities for financial aid without understanding how financial aid offices make these decisions. Colleges use well-established rules and formulas in their evaluation. New eligibility rules for FAFSA create opportunities for many families. By learning how colleges make decisions earlier in high school, you to take actions to position your student for the better aid offers. Join this workshop to go behind the desk of the financial aid office and get an insider view of the rules and formulas for aid eligibility. YouÕll take away actionable steps you may consider to increase your eligibility, with specific guidance for the FAFSA and CSS Profile.