Good But Ugly
Good But Ugly
Qwesha Coutou
The trillion dollar student loan debt started with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Good but Ugly was born out of frustration of the FAFSA, which remains a barrier to college access faced by many, especially international and first generation college students. This podcast starts a conversation that goes beyond surface level FAFSA simplification.
FAFSA Simplification
FAFSA simplification is a major improvement to the dreaded college aid application but still does not address rising tuition costs. This episode covers a few updates to be expected this 2021-22 aid year until full implementation in the 2024-25 aid year. Full FAFSA simplification updates: https://www.aau.edu/sites/default/files/AAU-Files/Key-Issues/COVID-19/FAFSASimplificationActof2020_%20SECTIONBYSECTION_CLEAN_lms12.17.2020.pdf Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/ www.FundYourFuture.info
Jul 3, 2021
11 min
The Aftermath
This episode discusses the aftermath of college aid, college dropouts and student debt as a barrier to homeownership & financial freedom for Parent PLUS loan borrowers. To know before you go, visit https://fundyourfuture.info  Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 3, 2021
11 min
Professional Judgement
This episode discusses a barrier faced by many college students requesting changes to their financial aid package due to a special circumstance. Federal updates and the SwiftStudent tool is discussed to remedy the influx of professional judgment requests. SwiftStudent: https://formswift.com/swift-student Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/ For financial aid tools & resources, visit https://fundyourfuture.info/tools 
Jul 2, 2021
11 min
FAFSA Fine Print
This episode discusses the fine print in college aid from keeping your award to withdrawing from courses. Also updates on how FAFSA simplification implementations of selective service and drug conviction questions will impact students in the 2021-22 award year. For full coverage of FAFSA simplifications, visit https://fundyourfuture.info/videos Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
13 min
Show Me The Money
The low down on maximum student loans, college tuition increases & President Biden's free education proposal. Guests include owners of Soliloquy Events and Neesh's Herbal Company. Guests: www.soliloquyevents.com [email protected] Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
34 min
FAFSA Litmus Test
This episode explains how to use FAFSA's estimated award, college graduation & retention rates to avoid buyer's remorse & financially prepare prospective college students in the long run. For college knowledge resources, visit https://FundYourFuture.info/tools Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
11 min
College Signing
This episode questions why college affordability isn't prioritized over college decision day. For college aid rules & tools, visit https://FundYourFuture.info/tools Host:https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
12 min
A Family Affair
From legal loopholes to messy middlemen, this episode discusses the pros and cons of the family dynamic in the college aid process. For 2023-24 FAFSA simplification updates, visit https://fundyourfuture.info/videos Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
12 min
Health, Wealth & Boss Tingz
In this interview, founder of PinkBerryBoost shares lessons learned in college & mental health on her journey towards entrepreneurship & building wealth. For helpful college aid tips, visit www.FundYourFuture.info Guest: https://www.instagram.com/pinkberryboost/ Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
39 min
Testing...Testing...
In this confessional rant, host Qwesha Coutou of FundYourFuture.info reviews The Privileged Poor by Anthony Jack and shares her doubly disadvantaged highs and lows that lead her to start the Fund Your Future movement. For (un)common FAFSA sense, visit https://fundyourfuture.info/fafsa Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/
Jul 2, 2021
13 min
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