Fort Bend County Libraries will host two programs in January to help college-bound students and their parents prepare for college. These programs will provide helpful information on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and selecting the right college to help pave the way to a successful college experience.
“How to Choose & Pay for College” will take place on Saturday, January 21st, from 2 to 3 pm, in the Meeting Room at the First Colony Branch Library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. This program is intended for college-bound high-school students and their parents.
Kathy Rose, Executive Director of the College Community Career nonprofit organization, will share tips on how to match a student’s collegiate goals with the most appropriate college setting. Get tips on how to prepare a competitive college application that will reflect the student’s achievements and make their submission truly stand out. Rose will also share different options that can be explored to pay for college.
“FAFSA 101” will take place on Wednesday, January 25th, from 5 to 6 pm, in Room 2C, at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.
Completing the FAFSA application is the first step toward receiving federal or state financial aid for college, and it can be an intimidating task for many people.
In this program, college-bound students and their parents will get a better understanding of the application and the process for applying for financial aid, including the who, what, when, where, and why of applying. Worksheets for the FAFSA can be downloaded from webpage, https://studentaid.gov/.