This panel discussion discusses information about financial aid programs as well as how to research and apply for scholarships and other types of student aid to finance your education. This presentation is for educators, parents, and students and covers determining eligibility for scholarships and financial aid, researching and applying for institutional grants, key elements of a compelling application and what to avoid when applying for financial aid. The panel features: Stephen Podeszwa, Institutional Review Specialist at the U.S. Department of Education, Vijay Renganathan, Senior Program Officer of the Institute of International Education, Jennifer Kelly Smith, Career Counselor at the Nassau Community College, and Sophie Woodruff, Fulbright Alumni Ambassador and Program Associate at CDS International.