Newark Empowers High School Counselors with Insights into College Board’s BigFuture Scholarship and NJ Dreamers Program

School Counselors unpacking scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources to support students
School Counselors unpacking scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources to support students

Several virtual workshop sessions were conducted by NBOE's High School Guidance team on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The purpose of these sessions was to provide high school counseling professionals with valuable information about the College Board’s BigFuture Scholarship and the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application, also known as NJ Dreamers, which is specifically designed for undocumented students and families. Furthermore, the workshop sessions delved into the criteria and requirements of the Educational Opportunity Fund at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The support staff responded positively to the significance of these sessions, highlighting the importance of utilizing available resources to ensure adequate funding for students' post-secondary education.