You might’ve heard different people mention FAFSA when talking about applying for college and financial aid. If you have absolutely no clue as to what FAFSA is, the opportunity for you to find out more about it has arrived!

Several high schools in the vicinity will be hosting FAFSA Open Lab Nights for seniors and senior families. FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form that students and parents can fill out and then apply for to see if they are eligible for student financial aid.

Applying for FAFSA is free and not to mention, free. Forms can be found online, especially on https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. Students can use FAFSA to apply for financial aid for college or grad school; however, the deadline for submitting the form varies from state to state and also depends on the college you’re applying for.

The FAFSA Open Lab Nights held at various high schools close by in the valley are all being held within the next two weeks. Listed below is the full schedule:

October 29th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at ACP Erie

October 29th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Perry High School

October 30th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Casteel High School

November 5th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton High School 

November 6th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Basha High School

November 7th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chandler High School 

To sign up for the Open Lab Nights, check out the ACP College and Career Center website, found at https://sites.google.com/gse.cusd80.com/acpcollegeandcareercenter/home. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Dalton at the College and Career Center.