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EducationQuest podcast

September 16, 2025 · Season 2 · Episode 7

By Jacquie & Gage

Feeling stressed about paying for college? This episode breaks down the financial aid process so you can head into FAFSA season with confidence. Gage and EducationQuest Senior College Planning Specialist Jacquie Butler walk through what financial aid really means, how the FAFSA works, and what steps you should take before it opens. From grants and scholarships to loans and work-study, this is your starter guide to making college affordable.