Kankakee Community College is hosting free financial aid workshops for college-bound students and their parents in August.
“It’s not too late to get financial aid,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid. “KCC’s financial aid staff will provide assistance filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).” The workshops also explain and clarify the types of aid available, she noted.
Each workshop will feature giveaways of KCC merchandise and refreshments. Morning sessions will feature Essential Smoothies, and evening sessions will feature Nothing Bundt Cakes. On August 22, participants will receive bonus KCC merchandise. Reservations are not required.
FAFSA<https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa> is used at all two- and four-year colleges and universities to determine eligibility for federal and state grants, work-study programs, subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, as well as some scholarships.
Participants should bring completed 2022 tax returns and W2s. A Federal Student Aid ID, username, and password also are needed for both students and parents. The student and the parent FSA IDs must have separate email addresses. FSA IDs may be created at studentaid.gov/fsa-id<https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing>.
Workshops in English will be held on: Wednesday, August 7, from 6-8 p.m. in KCC Room M120; Tuesday, August 13, from 9-11 a.m., in KCC Room M120; and Thursday, August 22, a walk-in date, anytime from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Office of Financial Aid, second floor at KCC.
Workshops in Spanish will be: Miercoles, 7 de Agosto, 9-11 a.m., Salon de Clase, numero M120 en KCC, Kankakee; and Martes, 13 de Agoso, 6-8 p.m., Salon de Clase, numero M120, en KCC, Kankakee.
The workshops are provided as a public service and are open to students and parents regardless of the college they plan to attend.
“We recommend all prospective students complete the FAFSA, even if you still are deciding on a school,” Souligne said. “Your financial aid package starts with submitting your FAFSA, and we are here to help guide you through this process.”
For more information, visit www.kcc.edu/finaid<http://www.kcc.edu/finaid>, phone 815-802-8550, or email finaid@kcc.edu<mailto:finaid@kcc.edu>.