Filling out your federal student aid application for the first time can be a confusing process.
With the hopes of helping parents and students figure out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application, Huntley High School, 13719 Harmony Road, will host a workshop on Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in labs 220 and 222 at the high school, according to a District 158 press release.
Karen Macella, a trained FAFSA expert from the Illinois Student Aid Commission, will lead the workshop. She will also be available to answer questions and help with FAFSA completion, according to the news release.
Two Spanish speaking interpreters will be on hand to assist at the workshop.
The workshop is free and open to the public. To reserve a spot, contact Jon Teune, HHS college and career counselor, at (847) 659-6559.
What Should You Bring to the Workshop?
Parents are asked to please bring the following items to the workshop:
- Social Security numbers or alien registration numbers
- Records of Income-W2s, Federal Tax Return IRS 1040, and child support paid/received and other untaxed income.
- Information about Assets- savings, CDs, stock options, bonds, 529 savings plans, Investment real estate, business and farm
- Driver’s license numbers
- Dates of birth
- Month and year of marriage, separation, divorce, or other change in marital status
