146. Financial Aid & Student Success with Dr. Latisha Addison

Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group! 🎓 In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerins sit down with Dr. Latisha Addison, Executive Director of Student Financial Success at Texas Southern University (TSU), for an insightful discussion on navigating student loans, financial literacy, and the changing landscape of financial aid. 🚀 Key Takeaways: - Dr. Addison’s Financial Aid Journey: Dr. Addison shares her 21-year career from Sallie Mae to becoming a financial aid leader in higher education. Learn about her experience helping students with financial aid and why responsible borrowing is key to long-term success. - Financial Literacy at TSU: TSU provides students with financial literacy programs and resources to help them make wise financial decisions, including how to avoid borrowing more than necessary.  - FAFSA Simplification and Its Challenges: Dr. Addison discusses the complexities behind FAFSA simplification, its impact on universities, and how her team at TSU works tirelessly to ensure students get the aid they need despite manual processing challenges. - TSU’s Comprehensive Aid Program: Discover how TSU meets 100% of the financial need for its students, particularly for those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and how the institution combines federal, state, and institutional funds to ensure access to education. - Work-Study and Its Importance: Learn about the benefits of TSU’s work-study program and how it offers students financial support without adding significant debt, while keeping them connected to the campus community. - Advice for Families: Dr. Addison emphasizes the importance of early preparation, being proactive, and ensuring students are ready for the commitment of higher education. Don’t procrastinate on applications and financial aid forms—early submissions often result in better financial aid packages. 🎯 Whether you’re a student preparing for college or a parent navigating financial aid options, this episode offers valuable insights to help you plan effectively. 👉 Like, share, and subscribe to the College Knowledge Podcast for more tips on college admissions, financial aid, and student success! 🌐 Stay Connected: - Instagram: @collegeplanningnetwork - Facebook: College Planning Network #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #CollegeKnowledgePodcast #TexasSouthernUniversity #HigherEducation #FAFSA #StudentSuccess #GrantsAndLoans #TSU #WorkStudy #FinancialLiteracy Video Version of Podcast YouTube: The College Knowledge Podcast Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Visit us online: The College Knowledge Podcast Website Elite Collegiate Planning