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SUMMARY:Higher-Education Financial Planning for Low-Income Families
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to minimize debt and increase scholarship and financial aid resources? This webinar offers strategies to help music students from low-income backgrounds manage higher education expenses effectively. Learn how to create realistic budgets\, explore cost-saving opportunities\, and compare commuting versus off-campus housing options. The session will also help you understand student loans\, loan forgiveness programs\, and alternatives such as part-time work and co-op programs. Participants will be prepared to navigate financial aid\, manage budgets effectively\, and minimize student debt. \nWho is this session for? This session is targeted towards prospective music students and families from low-income backgrounds. This session will also be beneficial for private instructors and program managers who seek guidance in this area. \nRegistration is free for Equity Arc and El Sistema USA members\, and $35 for non-members.\nLearn more about Equity Arc membership | Learn more about El Sistema USA membership \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet the Speaker\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Ellen Segarra\n				Ellen Segarra has served as a Financial Aid Administrator at the Manhattan School of Music since 2022\, and in July 2024\, she was promoted to Director of Financial Aid. With a decade of experience in higher education\, including eight years focused on Student Financial Services\, Ellen has developed a passion for helping students and families navigate the complex world of financial aid. As a third-generation Puerto Rican/Cuban and the first in her family to pursue a graduate degree\, she finds fulfillment in using her role to make a tangible difference in the lives of others\, ensuring students and families feel supported during what can often be an overwhelming process. \nEllen’s academic background in Psychology and English Literature informs her work\, blending analytical precision with a deep understanding of the human experience. She is an active member of several professional organizations\, including NYSFAAA\, NASFAA\, and EASFAA\, where she contributes to the ongoing discussions around financial aid policy and best practices. \nCommitted to giving back to her community\, Ellen regularly volunteers\, including performing at Bharati’s Foundation food drives in the Bronx and participating in the Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen at All Saints Catholic Church in Brooklyn. Outside of work\, she enjoys reading\, singing karaoke\, watching movies\, and presenting research on fairy tales—particularly *Beauty and the Beast*—at the Popular Culture Conference\, which she attended in 2019\, 2020\, and 2021.
URL:https://equityarc.org/event/higher-education-financial-planning-for-low-income-families/
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SUMMARY:Winter Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hear updates from Equity Arc and connect with fellow members at our bi-annual member meeting! \nThis event is open to Equity Arc Members only. Learn more about membership \n			\n				REGISTER
URL:https://equityarc.org/event/winter-member-meeting-2/
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