@PeerForward

PeerForward connects youth living in low-income communities to college and career through positive peer influence.

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Social innovators often focus on adapting physical, governmental, or financial infrastructure to address the existential threats facing society. But the emotional infrastructure—the human element—can sometimes get overlooked in the pursuit of change. In an increasingly divisive world, Bridges to the Future shines a light on relationships and community, allowing social innovators and entrepreneurs to show up each day with the support, connection, and humanity needed to do the work that matters most. At the 2025 Skoll World Forum, this humanity was on full display, as we made meaningful connections, nurtured our spirits, and offered grace to those around us. With space for healing and collaboration, we can build bridges across divides and face the future—together. Bridges to the Future was first screened to our community, providing a chance to witness one another in a deeper, more vulnerable way. We invite you to be inspired by these moments. 🎬 Watch the full film now: skoll.wf/bridgeswf Thank you to the brave participants who said YES to this invitation: Sellah Bogonko of @JacobsLadder_A, @aarhh, Marcel Fukayama of Din4mo Lab, Gary Linnen of @PeerForward, Erin Vilardi of @VoteRunLead, EunSook Lee of @aapifund, Beadie Finzi of @TheDocSociety, Vivek Maru of @GlobalNamati, Ristika Putri of @Kab_Lestari, Cheryl Dorsey of @echoinggreen, Fernando Travesi of the International Center for Transitional Justice, Ifeoma Malo of @Cleantechhubng, Molly Melching of @Tostan, Liliana Madrigal of @AmazonTeamOrg, Sam Gregory of @witnessorg, and Rodney Foxworth of Common Future.
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2025–26 FAFSA® Update: The online 2025–26 FAFSA form is available to all students and their contributors as part of our expanded beta testing period. If you complete the form during this testing period, you will not have to complete it again following the official release, which will be no later than Dec 1. - Start the 2025–26 FAFSA form at fafsa.gov - For more information about beta testing the FAFSA form, visit StudentAid.gov/fafsasupport
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Congrats to our 2024 Member of the Year @PeerForward - accepted by CEO Gary Linnen 🎉
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“Ye forward peers, This honor you have done me animates And cheers my…strength… These hallowed gifts of yours.” EDWARD III, 3.3 #ShakespeareSunday All Hallows’ @PeerForward Peer Leaders at their Summer Training Camp at @Nazuniversity (See what we did there?)
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Thank you @PeerForward for recognizing @JordanColquitt, an outstanding leader and scholar who demonstrated his commitment to service while a @pgcps student! #PGCPSproud of his many accomplishments at @TowsonU, including first-generation student & anti-hunger focused initiatives, and his terms as President of the Student Government Association. Congratulations, Jordan! @AlumniPGCPS @SgaTowson
PeerForward@PeerForward27 May 2024
"Excellence is earned."🎓 Today we want to give a shout out to 2LT Jordan A. Colquitt, an esteemed PeerForward Alumni, for graduating from @TowsonU with a Bachelor of Science in political science and accepting his Commission as a United States Army Officer! Congrats, Jordan!
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💡 Join our upcoming webinar featuring Caitlin Lash, Director of Curriculum & Program Design at @PeerForward, & discover effective strategies to make your program accessible to all learners. bit.ly/4ddgTkL
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ICYMI: Student corrections to #FAFSAs are now broadly available for applicants & contributors. Students who need to make corrections or who choose to make additions/changes to their forms should return to StudentAid.gov to complete those updates. ncan.org/news/669701/FAFSA-C…
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Join us for our new FAFSA® webinar, presented entirely in Spanish! We'll cover all the basics you need to know to receive federal student aid.​ Register now at: forms.office.com/g/QyqA5mNxA…
How to Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA Form Webinar flyer.

ALT How to Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA Form Webinar flyer.

Como Presentar el Formulario FAFSA 2024-25.

ALT Como Presentar el Formulario FAFSA 2024-25.

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“We’ve already lost so many students during COVID; losing another half million to the FAFSA has grave implications,” said NACAC CEO @AngelBPerez. #NACAC members Kelly Pietkiewicz & SACAC president Sean Kennedy also weigh in on the #FAFSA completion crisis. insidehighered.com/news/admi…
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It's #collegefair SZN! Don't miss these upcoming #NACAC National College Fairs. Prince George's County, MD - April 9 Houston, TX - April 11 West Michigan - April 23 Metro Detroit, MI - April 25 Register today: nacacattend.org/fairs
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It's #AprilFools Day, but the #FAFSA is no joke! This year's form is less tricky than you may have thought. With simplified income verification & fewer Qs, students can complete it in as little as 10 min. Wise up & fill out the form at fafsa.gov. #FillOutTheFAFSA
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Looking for help filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA®? ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=UupEQdS2…
Preparing for the FAFSA Form Playlist 1. Applying for Financial Aid With the FAFSA Form 2. Understand and Prepare FAFSA Form Contributors 3. Create and Access Your StudentAid.gov Account 4. Gather Information Required to Complete the FAFSA Form

ALT Preparing for the FAFSA Form Playlist 1. Applying for Financial Aid With the FAFSA Form 2. Understand and Prepare FAFSA Form Contributors 3. Create and Access Your StudentAid.gov Account 4. Gather Information Required to Complete the FAFSA Form

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#ihslapg in the house @pgccnews is Content Creator Day 2024! @pgcps @PeerForward #contentcreatorday2024 @IntlsNetwork @NankinEdu @villaojuan1
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If you're a student and haven't started your 2024–25 FAFSA® form, we strongly recommend that you start and complete your section of the form first to save time and prevent errors. For more tips on completing the form, head to StudentAid.gov/announcements…
Tips for Filling Out the 2024-25 FAFSA Form ​ Students, start and complete your section of the form first.​ Read questions and definitions carefully. ​ Consult in-form resources if you need help. ​Look out for the question mark icons embedded in the form! Confirm that you have successfully submitted your form by logging in to your StudentAid.gov account and selecting “2024–25 FAFSA Form” from your Dashboard. The "In Review" status means your form was submitted but hasn’t been processed yet.​

ALT Tips for Filling Out the 2024-25 FAFSA Form ​ Students, start and complete your section of the form first.​ Read questions and definitions carefully. ​ Consult in-form resources if you need help. ​Look out for the question mark icons embedded in the form! Confirm that you have successfully submitted your form by logging in to your StudentAid.gov account and selecting “2024–25 FAFSA Form” from your Dashboard. The "In Review" status means your form was submitted but hasn’t been processed yet.​

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Here's what you need to know about the 2024–25 FAFSA® processing timeline. If you haven't yet, make sure you complete and submit your form first. ​ Learn more: StudentAid.gov/announcements…
2024–25 FAFSA Processing Timeline​ ​ FIRST HALF OF MARCH​ Students and families should complete and submit their 2024–25 FAFSA form if they haven't already​. The U.S. Department of Education begins transmitting FAFSA information to schools and state agencies for processing. ​ STARTING IN APRIL ​ Colleges review FAFSA information for students who applied for admission. Colleges start sending aid packages to students. JULY 1 ​ The 2024–25 FAFSA award year starts, covering attendance at schools between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Note: ​Students and families should check critical deadlines for their institutions and states regarding scholarships and enrollment commitments.​

ALT 2024–25 FAFSA Processing Timeline​ ​ FIRST HALF OF MARCH​ Students and families should complete and submit their 2024–25 FAFSA form if they haven't already​. The U.S. Department of Education begins transmitting FAFSA information to schools and state agencies for processing. ​ STARTING IN APRIL ​ Colleges review FAFSA information for students who applied for admission. Colleges start sending aid packages to students. JULY 1 ​ The 2024–25 FAFSA award year starts, covering attendance at schools between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Note: ​Students and families should check critical deadlines for their institutions and states regarding scholarships and enrollment commitments.​

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College acceptance letters and scholarships offers are rolling in at @ihslapg. We're not finished yet. @PeerForward
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Due to #FAFSA delays, some colleges & universities have changed their enrollment deadlines & #financialaid priority dates for students planning to enroll for fall 2024. #NACAC created this directory of enrollment commitment deadlines submitted by members. ow.ly/q3ku50QGjA3
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50 SPOTS MAX📌Our 4-Week College Portfolio Workshop Series is a transformative opportunity aimed at honing personal & professional skills among high school students (S3 & S4). 🗓️Begins February 27th, 2024 from 6 pm to 8 pm. 📌REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/finding_funds_for_col… – at Bermuda
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There’s nothing better than hearing the crunch after a fresh ❄ snow ❄ fall, but money for college that you don’t have to pay back is pretty close! ​ Learn about each type of federal grant. StudentAid.gov/understand-ai…
Types of Grants The U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of federal grants to students attending colleges, universities, community colleges, and career schools. There are four different types of grants.

ALT Types of Grants The U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of federal grants to students attending colleges, universities, community colleges, and career schools. There are four different types of grants.

Federal Pell Grants Amounts can change yearly: The maximum Pell Grant for award year 2023-24 is $7,395. Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) You can receive between $100 and $4,000 a year. An FSEOG is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. The FSEOG does not need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances. These are grants you'll want to apply for as soon as possible as there are limited funds.

ALT Federal Pell Grants Amounts can change yearly: The maximum Pell Grant for award year 2023-24 is $7,395. Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) You can receive between $100 and $4,000 a year. An FSEOG is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. The FSEOG does not need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances. These are grants you'll want to apply for as soon as possible as there are limited funds.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants You can receive up to $4,000 a year. A TEACH Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires you to agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition for receiving the grant. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that award year. For the 2023-24 award year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), the maximum Federal Pell Grant award will be $7,395.

ALT Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants You can receive up to $4,000 a year. A TEACH Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires you to agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition for receiving the grant. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that award year. For the 2023-24 award year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), the maximum Federal Pell Grant award will be $7,395.

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It’s almost here! 🙌 There’s only 4 days until our upcoming webinar series begins. ​ Don’t miss out on any of these sessions. Register today: forms.office.com/g/b5UL643gF…
Topics Covered in the Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series​ The FAFSA Submission Summary​ Why completing the FAFSA form is important​ Guided walkthrough of the FAFSA form for dependent and independent students ​ Parents’ guide for financial aid ​ Financial aid offers​

ALT Topics Covered in the Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series​ The FAFSA Submission Summary​ Why completing the FAFSA form is important​ Guided walkthrough of the FAFSA form for dependent and independent students ​ Parents’ guide for financial aid ​ Financial aid offers​

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