Colleges Can Afford You!” Demystifying FAFSA, Financial Aid & College Pathways for Rugby Athletes

Across the country, high school athletes—especially girls and crossover athletes from other sports—are quietly stepping away from their dream of playing college rugby. Not because they lack talent, drive, or opportunity, but because they believe college is simply too expensive.

This webinar tackles the real issue: misinformation and confusion about financial aid.

If FAFSA and "need-blind" admissions are overwhelming, you're not alone! We’ll equip high school coaches, parents, and program leaders with the knowledge they need to confidently guide their athletes toward college pathways they can afford.

What You’ll Learn

• FAFSA, decoded: What’s changed, what matters, and what every family needs to know

• “Need-blind” admissions: What it actually means—and what it doesn’t

• Financial aid beyond scholarships: Grants, institutional aid, work-study, and hidden opportunities

• How to talk to athletes & families about affordability: Language that opens doors instead of shutting them

• Why rugby athletes are uniquely positioned for aid: Leadership, resilience, and the crossover advantage

Who Should Attend

• High school rugby coaches

• Youth program directors

• Parents of rugby athletes

• Girls from other sports exploring rugby as a college pathway

• Administrators, club leaders, and anyone supporting college-bound athletes

Why It Matters

Too many students are opting out before they even begin the process. With the right information, we can keep athletes in the pipeline, expand access, and ensure no one misses out on the college experience—or the rugby community—because of cost misconceptions.

Don’t let your athletes miss out on their dream college.

We can afford you.

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Facilitators

• Karen Fong-Donoghue

• Laura Miller

• Sarah Lovely

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Registration

• Members, Parents, & Students: Free

• Nonmembers: $25