Tuesday, March 24, 2015

FAFSA Fact - Florida Students Leave $$ on the Table



Did you know that Florida students left over $100 million on the Federal Government’s table last year simple because they did not complete the FAFSA?! (http://www.floridacollegeaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/FAFSA-Completion-in-Florida.pdf) As of today only 80 of the 363 REL Seniors have completed the FAFSA. That means more than 2/3 of the Senior Class is leaving free money for college in the Government’s bank!

Big props to EC students who have submitted a “Completed the FAFSA successfully” email:
  • Takyra Fowler
  • Diamond Paulk
  • Jerrica Gardner
  • Bailey Charles
  • Pamela Rueda
  • Cienna Richards

These students have earned an extra ticket to REL Commencement Ceremonies (graduation)!

The federal government sets aside over $150 billion each year to help students afford college. Have you applied for your share yet? The FAFSA takes two people to complete correctly – the student and a parent/guardian. The form can be intimidating, but it can be done! If you would like some assistance with completing the FAFSA or the Florida Financial Aid form, mark your calendar for this event:
#ReachHigher Financial Aid Info Session – April 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the REL Media Center
Parents and students who need assistance with financial aid forms can bring their questions to this event! Counselors will be on hand to help you with the FAFSA, Florida Financial Aid, and college aid applications. This event is open to all REL Seniors and parents!

For more information about financial aid or to apply, check out these websites:
FAFSA – www.fafsa.ed.gov
Florida Financial Aid (a.k.a. Bright Futures) – www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm

#FAFSAFacts #ItTakes2