Good But Ugly

Good But Ugly

By Qwesha CoutouEducation
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Good But Ugly episodes

  • 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

    12 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/

    12 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 

    12 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/

    14 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

    Host: https://www.instagram.com/fundyrfuture/

    35 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/

    12 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/

    13 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/

    13 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/

    40 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/

    14 min

About Good But Ugly

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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…