December, 2007

 

Dear Senior Parents:

 

Some of the best things in life are free, but for college or training after high school, you will need money! College costs are at an all time high, as is uncertainty among college students and their families about their ability to pay for it.

Contrary to what you may have heard, help is available in the form of financial aid. Billions of dollars in aid are available from federal and state governments, private programs, and the colleges themselves. There is no question that you can improve your chances of getting the aid you need by learning about financial aid and planning ahead.

 

Understanding this need for information, the Guidance Staff at Grafton High School is pleased to offer a Financial Aid Workshop in our school cafeteria on

Thursday January 3rd at 6:30p.m. A financial aid advisor from Christopher Newport University will be here to discuss financial aid programs, how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to answer your questions.

 

To apply for financial aid you must complete the FAFSA either electronically at: www.fafsa.ed.gov or pick up a paper copy of the FAFSA in the guidance office or at the local library. It is important that you check with each college to which your student has applied to be certain of all requirements and deadlines. The FAFSA may not be mailed or electronically sent prior to January 1, 2008. If received before this date it will be returned to you.

 

 

We look forward to seeing you at our workshop

on

Thursday January 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

 

The Guidance Staff at Grafton High School