The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has planned several free webinars to guide college-bound students and their families in completing the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and making smart financial decisions.

The first step for applicants is completing and submitting the FAFSA at http://www.pheaa.org/FAFSA or http://www.StudentAid.gov, which will determine eligibility for a PA State Grant. More details, including deadlines, are available at http://www.pheaa.org/grants/state-grant-program/apply-renew.

A "Financial Aid 101" webinar will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. PHEAA Access Partners will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for postsecondary school admission. There will be a question-and-answer period. Register for the Nov. 18 session at https://bit.ly/4qkPL9Q or the Dec. 10 session at https://bit.ly/4hpGCbW.

A "FAFSA Overview Line by Line" webinar will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. PHEAA Access Partners will present an overview of the 2026-27 process to file the FAFSA. To register for the session, visit https://bit.ly/fafsa-overview.