--- title: Fall 2026 Counselor Professional Development — College Aid Pro description: Join College Aid Pro's free professional development course starting September 2026 to empower counselors with essential tools for guiding families through college financing confidently. --- ![College Aid Pro](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/Correct%20CAP%20Brand%20Logos/CAP-Horizontal-0078ba.png) [Reserve My Spot](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/act-counselor-pd-course-registration-fall-2026#signup) For School Counselors # Fall 2026 Counselor Professional Development [Reserve My Spot](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/act-counselor-pd-course-registration-fall-2026#signup) ![Become a College Aid Pro](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/1-Sep-02-2026-03-24-37-8643-PM.png) 3 Hours of Professional Development Credit Mon, Oct 12 · 12–3pm ET Led by CAP Financial Aid Experts Free to Attend ## Why Counselors Are Signing Up 🧭 ### Practical, Not Theoretical Real scenarios and strategies you can put to use with families right away. 🎤 ### Taught by CAP Experts Learn directly from College Aid Pro's financial aid and college planning specialists. ⏱️ ### Earn PD Hours Complete the course and earn 3 hours of professional development credit toward your requirements. ## Event Day Agenda Monday, October 12 · 12–3pm ET. ![Session 1: Building a College List with Affordability in Mind](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/2-Sep-02-2026-03-24-37-4707-PM.png) Session 1 12:00 – 12:45pm ET ### Building a College List with Affordability in Mind Presented by Joe Korfmacher - List-building strategies that put affordability first - Using an affordability heat map to guide families - Balancing target, reach, and safety schools - Navigating divorce and separated-family situations 15-Minute Break ![Session 2: FAFSA & CSS Profile](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/3-Sep-02-2026-03-24-37-7018-PM.png) Session 2 1:00 – 1:45pm ET ### FAFSA & CSS Profile: A Live Walkthrough Presented by Peg Keough - Step-by-step walkthrough of both applications - Working through complex family scenarios 15-Minute Break ![Session 3: Award Letters in MyCAP, Appeals & Loans](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/4-Sep-02-2026-03-24-37-4369-PM.png) Session 3 2:00 – 2:45pm ET ### Award Letters in MyCAP, Appeals & Loans Presented by Jason Slone & Kevin Murphy - Reviewing and comparing award letters inside MyCAP - How to guide families through the appeals process - An overview of loan options when there's a gap to cover Closing & Q&A · 2:45 – 3:00pm ET ## Your Presenters ![Matt Carpenter](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/Carp%20-%20No%20BG.png) Host ### Matt Carpenter Co-Founder, College Aid Pro ![Joe Korfmacher](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/PROs%20Headshots/Joe%20K%20(1).png) Session 1 ### Joe Korfmacher College Planning Expert, College Aid Pro ![Peg Keough](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/PROs%20Headshots/1_Peg%20Keough%20Head%20Shot.png) Session 2 ### Peg Keough Director of Education, College Aid Pro ![Jason Slone](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/PROs%20Headshots/4_Jason%20Slone%20Head%20Shot.png) Session 3 ### Jason Slone Financial Aid Expert, College Aid Pro ![Kevin Murphy](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/PROs%20Headshots/8_Kevin%20Murphy%20Head%20Shot.png) Session 3 ### Kevin Murphy Financial Aid Expert, College Aid Pro ⏱️ ### Earn 3 Hours of Professional Development Credit Attend the full course and walk away with hours you can count toward your PD requirements, plus practical tools to use with families right away. [Reserve My Spot](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/act-counselor-pd-course-registration-fall-2026#signup) ## Reserve Your Spot Monday, October 12 · 12–3pm ET. Reserve your spot now for this free, live virtual event. Copyright © , College Aid Pro ![College Aid Pro](https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/hubfs/Correct%20CAP%20Brand%20Logos/CAP-Horizontal-0078ba.png)