Financial aid expert Mark Salisbury is back this week for session 2 of his powerful 3-part series. In this session, The Real Truth About the Financial Aid System, Mark will break down the mechanics of financial aid in plain language.

He'll walk educators through how the system actually works, help you understand what students may (and may not) qualify for, and how to help families navigate and leverage the system to their benefit. 

Missed Session 1? You're still welcome to join! 

Each session is designed to stand on it's own, so you can jump in at any point in the series. 

If you weren't able to attend Session 1 - The Real Truth About College Pricing - here's a short clip to catch a glimpse of the insights Mark shared: 

Ready to join us for Session 2? Register for The Real Truth About the Financial Aid System on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4pm PT/7pm ET. 

We hope to see you there! 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.