April
6, 2004
Financial Aid Outreach Center Opens at Oakton
Illinois college students are finding it easier to apply for financial aid at dozens of new outreach centers sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Parents and students confused about the financial aid process are invited to visit the College Zone Outreach Center at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road.
While outreach centers are located at each of Illinois' 48 community colleges, they are open to any potential college student in Illinois, regardless of where they intend to pursue higher education. Officials hope the new centers will encourage families to begin planning for college when students are still enrolled in middle school (6th through 8th grades), by providing information on how to save for college, investment planning, and college financing.
"Our office is committed to helping families find accurate information about funding for college and to assist with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form," said Cheryl Warmann, director of student financial assistance. "There are unscrupulous people and organizations that prey on families desperate for options. Our office is available to ensure that no one is tricked into paying for information that is available free of charge."
The centers will provide year-round, walk-in assistance during regular business hours Mondays through Fridays. Students can get help completing the FAFSA form and pursue other sources of federal and state aid. Counselors also may help students find sources of other financial aid through www.collegezone.com, ISAC's bilingual (English and Spanish) Web site.
In addition to the center and the Web site, college financing information is available by calling College Zone toll-free at 1-800-899-4722.
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