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Coffee with KHEAA
Coffee with KHEAA is an educational series where our Director of Outreach, Casi Benedict and Assistant Director of Outreach, Brandi Forker, spill the beans on all the financial aid hot topics. Stay tuned for more episodes and more piping hot paying-for-college tea.
Episodes
- Coffee with KHEAA
The Power of Professional Connections in Financial Aid (with Audrey Price)
Welcome to another episode of Coffee with KHEAA! In this episode, we're joined by Audrey Price, Director of Financial Aid at Lindsey Wilson University, KASFAA…
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Coffee with KHEAA ft. To a Degree | NCAN
Welcome to another episode of Coffee with KHEAA! In this episode, we’re joined by Bill DeBaun and Alessandra Cipriani-Detres from the National College…
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Live from NCAN | Connections, Takeaways & Teamwork
Join Casi Benedict and the KHEAA Outreach team for a special edition of Coffee with KHEAA, recorded live from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN)…
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College Access, Authenticity & Making an Impact (with Priscilla Grijalva)
What does it really take to stand out in the college admissions process? In this episode of Coffee with KHEAA, Casi and Brandi sit down with school counselor…
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The FAFSA is Open... Now What? (with Neeta Sonalkar, FAFSA Program Executive Director)
The FAFSA is now open! On this special episode of Coffee with KHEAA, Casi and Brandi sit down with Neeta Sonalkar, Executive Director of the FAFSA Program at…
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Student Loan Repayment Plans Explained: What Borrowers Need to Know
What’s the difference between the new Repayment Assistance Plan and the Tiered Standard Repayment Plan? Which plan might make sense for different borrowers?…
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Big FAFSA & Financial Aid Updates from the Kentucky State Fair
In this special Kentucky State Fair episode of Coffee with KHEAA, Casi and Brandi take the podcast outside the office for a conversation filled with fair food…
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Cold Drinks with KHEAA: Summer Training, Student Loan Updates & FAFSA Talk
This special summer edition of Coffee with KHEAA comes to you from our annual outreach staff training at the lake—where the coffee has been replaced with cold…
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Tennessee Takeover: Higher Ed, Garth Brooks & the Future of College (feat. THEC)
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for one of our most entertaining episodes yet! This month, we're joined by our friends from the Tennessee Higher Education…
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How Outreach Supports Students All Summer Long
This week on Coffee with KHEAA, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what KHEAA Outreach does during the summer months. While schools may be out, our…
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How Kentucky Helped Stop FAFSA Fraud
In this episode of Coffee with KHEAA, Cassi Benedict and Brandi Forker discuss one of the biggest FAFSA stories of the year and how Kentucky counselors helped…
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Coffee with KHEAA Live from Detroit: The College Match Day Special
In this special live episode of Coffee with KHEAA, Cassi and Brandi take the podcast on the road to the American College Application Campaign Convening in…
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Live @ KYACAC 2026
Broadcasting live (and a little chaotic) from the Kentucky ACAC 2026 Conference in Lexington, this episode of Coffee with KHEAA brings the energy, laughs, and…
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FAFSA Wins: Kentucky Makes the Top 10
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Snow Days & Student Loan Updates
This episode of Coffee with KHEAA was recorded as a special virtual episode featuring Ellison Forker and discussed various educational and financial aid…
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A Very Merry Coffee With KHEAA
Coffee With KHEAA is back with a festive new episode! ☕🎄 We’re welcoming our new Assistant Director, Brandi Forker, to the Coffee With KHEAA family and getting…
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Kicking Off Season 2 of Coffee With KHEAA
In this episode, Casi and Keith dive into some hot topics to keep you informed and prepared. They discuss important information about student loans, and some…
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Midsummer Quick Fire
In this special midsummer episode, Casi and Keith dive into some hot topics to keep you informed and prepared. They discuss important information about student…
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Federal Grants & Big Updates: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Coffee with KHEAA, we’re diving into key updates on federal grants that would have been awarded to KHEAA and what that means for our work…
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New Year's Resolutions, KEES, and Pop Culture (with Dawson Arnold & Zach Smith)
Welcome to Episode 21 of Coffee with KHEAA! In this episode, we sit down with Dawson Arnold, Central Kentucky Outreach Counselor, and Zach Smith to discuss New…
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The FAFSA is here!
In this episode Keith is joined by Outreach Counselor Jessica Gray! Together they discuss the launch of the FAFSA, and what you will or will not see while…
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25-26 FAFSA Beta Testing, Key Updates, & What You Need to Know for December 1st
In this episode of Coffee With KHEAA, we’re breaking down key updates in the world of FAFSA, including our involvement as the only state agency participating…
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Don't Be Afraid of the 25-26 FAFSA (Halloween Episode)
Join us for a special Halloween-themed episode of Coffee With KHEAA! This time, we’re talking about the 25-26 FAFSA and why there’s nothing to worry about…
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Summer Recap (with Connor Vogt)
Join hosts Casi as they recap the highlights of a bustling summer filled with FAFSA bootcamps, tailgates, and innovative outreach initiatives! In this episode…
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Reflecting on a Year of Impact: Casi and Keith's Journey with KHEAA Outreach
In this episode of Coffee with KHEAA, join Casi and Keith as they reflect on their first year as Director and Assistant Director of Outreach Services. They'll…
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Recorded LIVE @ KHEAA FAFSAthon
Join us for a special live episode of Coffee With KHEAA, filmed during the KHEAA FAFSAthon at the KY Castle in Versailles, KY! In this episode, we dive into…
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We are back?
In this abridged podcast, Casi and Keith talk about a typical summer in Outreach, closing the FAFSA completion gap thanks to federal funds to aid completions…
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American College Application Campaign (ACAC) Convening with MacKenzie Massey
This week Casi and Keith, along with returning guest MacKenzie Massey, talk about the American College Application Campaign (ACAC) convening in Washington…
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Legislative Updates and FAFSA Campaigns (with Kim Dolan)
This week we chat with Kim Dolan about the recent legislative changes, important info for parents without SSNs, and the NCAN’s #dothefafsa campaign. Kim shares…
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Navigating Financial Aid Updates & Exciting Initiatives in Kentucky (with David Scott... kinda)
Welcome to Episode 10 of Coffee with KHEAA! In this episode, we dive into the latest updates in the world of financial aid, student loans, and exciting…
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The One Where We Go to KASFAA (with Michelle Standridge)
In this episode, Casi and Keith Ritchie dive into the financial aid world with Michelle Standridge, Director of Financial Aid at Spalding University and…
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Insights from the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counselors (with Stephanie Dickerson)
Today's episode is a special treat as we're recording live from the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counselor Conference with a very special guest…
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SAVE Plan and FAFSA Conspiracies
In this episode of Coffee With KHEAA, we're diving into some important updates on the SAVE plan and FAFSA. First up, we're tackling the SAVE plan. What does…
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FAFSA Workaround and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (with Brandi Forker and Brandon Brown)
In Episode 6, we're excited to welcome Brandon Brown and Brandi Forker to the show! In today's episode, we explore workarounds for mixed-status families…
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FAFSA Reports from the Field (with MacKenzie Massey)
Join hosts Casi and Keith as they welcome special guest MacKenzie Massey to discuss the latest updates on FAFSA February and the ongoing delays with the…
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Don't Worry About FAFSA Delays
In this episode, we kick off with a casual coffee talk, debating between team snow and team spring. Delving into viewer questions, we tackle topics ranging…
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Surviving the Opening of the 2024-25 FAFSA
Join us as we discuss personal experiences with the 2024-25 FAFSA soft launch. We break down what a soft launch entails and explore common glitches encountered…
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Latest FAFSA News
In this episode, we discuss the latest FAFSA updates and challenges. We cover delays in college processing, FSA ID authentication for undocumented students…
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Intro to Coffee with KHEAA
Coffee with KHEAA is a new series where our Director and Assistant Director of Outreach spill the beans on all the financial aid hot topics. Stay tuned for…