A Mini Panel on Funding Your Social Work Degree & Professional License (Virtual)

3/20/2026

When: March 20, 2026
5-6:30PM ET
Where: Zoom
  
United States
Contact:
Jess Riley (Sign in to view e-mail address)

Event Details
πŸŽ“βœ¨ The NASW-MI Student Ambassador Program Presents: A Mini Panel on Funding Your Social Work Degree & Professional License (Virtual) βœ¨πŸŽ“ Thinking about how to pay for your social work degree and fund your license? Join us for a practical and empowering conversation designed to help you navigate the financial side of your professional journey. πŸ“… Friday, March 20 from 5:00–6:30 PM | Virtual via Zoom | Free for all This mini panel will cover:
πŸ’° Where to find scholarships, how to apply and stand out
🎯 Strategies for funding your social work degree
πŸ“œ How to fund your license (exams, applications, fees & beyond)
🏫 What financial aid schools typically provide
πŸ—³οΈ Policy updates impacting social work students & licensure Featuring:
πŸ”Ή Cerise Carrington – Assistant Director of Financial Aid, University of Michigan School of Social Work
πŸ”Ή Domonique L. Smith, LLMSW, DSW(s) – Doctoral Social Work Candidate, Mental Health Consultant & Behavioral Health Program Manager
πŸ”Ή Jess Riley, MSW – Policy & Advocacy Manager, NASW-MI From lowering educational costs and overcoming funding barriers to understanding professional degree status and licensure modernization efforts, this panel will equip you with tools, insight, and confidence. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future! Register to receive the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MqN-rmbpSYORGO_H0SIu0A