LEAF's Technical Career Toolkit (leaf-ohio.org/technical-care…) helps students explore careers that require two years or less of education/training. Need help with your post-high school planning? Contact your high school's LEAF Advisor or make an appointment at leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/

The State of Ohio offers need-based grants, merit scholarships, and loan programs to help Ohio students make postsecondary education more affordable. Learn more at highered.ohio.gov/students/p… or ask your LEAF Advisor about ways to lower your college costs. leaf-ohio.org/

File a FAFSA to obtain a Federal Direct Student Loan, your best option in terms of access, costs, and protections. The FAFSA is also the parents' first step in accessing the Federal PLUS Loan for Parents. LEAF can help with your FAFSA filing! leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/

LEAF's free October 19 Virtual Session, Skilled Trades & Workforce Training Programs, is for students who like to work with their hands and are looking for insights on learning a trade, apprenticeships, and other vocational options. Pre-register today at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio….

Don't let uncertainty about the FAFSA keep you from federal, state, and institutional need-based aid eligibility. LEAF Advisors provide FAFSA filing assistance at our partner high schools, our Resource Center in Kirtland, or virtually. Get connected at leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/.

Pursuing an associate degree? Need an affordable path to obtaining your bachelor's degree? Pre-register at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio… for LEAF's free virtual session on October 12, where a panel of experts will discuss local programs, timelines, costs, financial aid, and more.

College-awarded scholarships are your best option in terms of access, value, and renewability. Research requirements & deadlines carefully, and submit admission applications early. For guidance on scholarships, talk to your school's LEAF Advisor & visit leaf-ohio.org/about-scholars….

Let LEAF's team of financial aid experts take the guesswork out of applying for aid. Students and families at LEAF partner schools can set up an appointment in their school counselor's office. Virtual or Resource Center appointments are also available at leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/.

The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open for filing and LEAF is here to help! Learn more at leaf-ohio.org/fafsa-filing-s…. You can contact the LEAF Advisor at your high school for free FAFSA filing assistance, or schedule a FAFSA filing appointment at leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/.

Get started on filing the 2027-28 FAFSA today at fafsa.gov! Contact your high school's LEAF Advisor to schedule a FAFSA Filing appointment, or set up an appointment through our Resource Center at leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/.

Join us on Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm on Google Meet for a free session, Completing the Common App: A Walkthrough & Tips, to learn about the college application process and how to complete each section of the Common App. Pre-register at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio….

Congrats to the Class of 2026 from all of us at LEAF! Our Resource Center is open throughout the summer for one-to-one advising on all of your remaining postsecondary planning needs. Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment at leaf-ohio.org/contact-leaf/.

Join us for LEAF's March 16 Virtual Session, College Athletics & Recruiting, sponsored by Ursuline College, to learn about continuing your playing career in college, NCAA recruitment, athletic scholarships, and more. Pre-register at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio….

Join us for LEAF's free Virtual Session, Making Sense of Student Loan Options, on March 2, at 6:30 pm on Google Meet, where an industry expert will help you better understand your loan options and their financial impact. Pre-register at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio…

Conversations26 on March 19 will explore how to better prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow through a shared understanding of the skills, training, and education needed for success. Visit leaf-ohio.org/conversations2… to learn more about this event and register today!

Join LEAF on February 23 for a free Virtual Information Session where an industry expert will help you understand and compare financial aid offers so you can make an informed college decision. Pre-register today at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio…

LEAF's Feb 9 6:30pm Virtual Session, 9th & 10th Grade: Gear Up for your Future, will cover career exploration, postsecondary pathways, researching/visiting colleges, postsecondary education funding, planning timelines and more. Register for free at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio….

LEAF’s Scholarship Search database currently features nearly 150 live opportunities, primarily local and Ohio-based scholarships open to students at LEAF’s partner high schools and college students. Get started on your scholarship search today at leaf-ohio.org/scholarships/

LEAF's free Junior Jumpstart Virtual Session (Monday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 pm on Google Meet) will help 11th graders put their career & college planning into high gear. Pre-register today at leaf-ohio.org/virtual-sessio….

Whether it's assisting with a FAFSA filing, a scholarship search, or evaluation of loan options, LEAF has been helping students and families navigate the path to college affordability for 35 years. Donate today to help LEAF continue our important work at leaf-ohio.org/donate/.