Parents
and students seeking help in paying for college are invited to a free
"FAFSA Completion Day" workshop, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24,
at Oakton Community College, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. This free
program is provided as a community service to any student seeking
financial aid for the 2007-2008 academic year, regardless of where
they plan to attend college.
Financial
aid experts will assist families in completing the 2007-2008 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required
for any federal or state financial assistance. Financial aid professionals
will utilize Oakton's computer labs to help families complete the
FAFSA application, which is available online through the U.S. Department
of Education.
Students
and parents are advised to be prepared with the records and personal
data needed to complete the FAFSA application, including copies of
2006 income tax forms, W-2 forms, and bank statements; Social Security
cards; and driver's license and immigration cards, if applicable.
Participants may request personal assistance in English, Spanish,
and Polish.
The
program is free and open to the public. Parking is always free at
Oakton. For more information, call 847-635-1708 or 847-635-1250, Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This
event is part of College Awareness and Preparation Month, sponsored
by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC),
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), and Illinois Association
of Student Financial Aid Administrators.