Schools and counselors
Something real to hand your students.
Counselors are stretched thin and wary of scams.
EAESSI offers free, vetted resources for school counselors: a local scholarship, FAFSA help and a youth leadership program.
Free, local and deadline clear.
Built for counselorsFree and ready to share
What we offer
Vetted and free. Ready to share.
Here are the resources for school counselors we offer, at no cost.
What resources does EAESSI offer school counselors?
EAESSI offers free resources for school counselors across Northern Virginia. That includes the EAESSI scholarship for students with financial need, FAFSA workshop support for families and a free youth leadership program. Everything is free for students and schools.
A local scholarship
For students with financial need. See details.
FAFSA night support
Help for families, line by line. See details.
Youth leadership
Free mentoring and service. See details.
Scholarship search tips
Where to look and what to avoid. See details.
FAFSA season
FAFSA season is here. We can help you staff it.
Timing is where families lose the most aid, so our resources for school counselors start early.
The FAFSA for the 2027 to 2028 school year is expected to open by October 1, 2026, according to Sallie Mae.
Each Virginia college sets its own priority date, and SCHEV keeps the list. Our free FAFSA help keeps families on time.
Who we help
Which one of these sounds like your office?
Counselors tell us what they are up against. Here is how our resources for school counselors help.
"I have hundreds of seniors."
Point families to free FAFSA help so your time goes further.
"I worry about scams."
Our scholarship is free to apply, and so is all of our help.
"My first generation students need more."
We strongly encourage them to apply and give them extra support.
"Families miss deadlines."
We help families file early and track each college's date.
FAFSA night
Four steps to a FAFSA night.
One of the most useful resources for school counselors is help running a FAFSA night.
Reach out
Tell us about your school and families.
Pick a date
October and November work best.
We help staff it
Trained helpers on hand for families.
Families get answers
Questions answered and next steps clear.
Common questions
What counselors ask before they partner.
Is there any cost to schools?
No. All of our resources for school counselors are free, including our scholarship, FAFSA help and youth leadership program.
Can you send information to share?
Yes. Ask us for resources for school counselors, including scholarship and FAFSA information to share with families.
Which schools do you serve?
Schools across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington and Alexandria.
Who can apply for the EAESSI scholarship?
Northern Virginia students with financial need. First generation students are strongly encouraged.
Can students join youth leadership?
Yes. The program is free for high school students.
How can students spot scholarship scams?
If they have to pay money to get money, it is likely a scam. Real scholarships never charge.
Schools and counselors
Give your students a real next step. Reach out now.
Free for Northern Virginia schools and students.
About EAESSI
Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems (EAESSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. We help uninsured women get breast screenings, help Virginia students pay for college and help teens grow as leaders.
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