January 27, 2004

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Parents and students seeking college financial aid for the 2004-2005 academic year are invited to a free "FAFSA Completion Day" workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road. This community service program is free and open to the public.

Financial aid experts from Northwestern University, Loyola University Chicago, and Oakton will assist families in completing the 2004-2005 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required for any federal or state financial assistance.

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., participants may attend identical programs in English, Spanish, and Polish. Both students and parents should come with the records and personal data needed to complete the form, including copies of 2003 income tax forms and bank statements; Social Security cards; and driver's license and immigration cards, if applicable.

The program is free and open to the public. Free parking in Lot D. For more information, call 847-635-1708, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

This event is part of Financial Aid Admission Awareness Month, sponsored by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC), Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), and Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806

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