Evidence-based Practice: Financial aid advising and hands-on assistance Breadcrumb Home Evidence-based Practices Financial Aid Advising and Hands-on Assistance Definition High schools can ensure that students take the necessary steps to obtain financial aid by educating students and their parents about college affordability and the availability of financial aid—for example, through workshops offered at the start of students’ senior year. Students also benefit from one-on-one hands-on assistance in meeting financial aid deadlines and completing application forms. Programs that inform students about financial aid opportunities and provide help in completing financial aid applications have had positive impacts on financial aid applications and college enrollment.1 Related indicators Outcomes & Milestones FAFSA completion Postsecondary enrollment directly after high school graduation E-W System Conditions Unmet financial need Cumulative student debt Related essential questions Are students taking the necessary steps to apply to college after high school with sufficient counseling support? Are students graduating from high school on time and successfully transitioning into further education, training, or employment? Are students matriculating to well-matched postsecondary institutions that successfully graduate their students with credentials of value? Do students attend postsecondary institutions that provide adequate financial aid and are adequately funded to offer a quality educational experience? References 1What Works Clearinghouse (WWC). (2009d). Helping students navigate the path to college: What high schools can do. Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/11