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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, January 5, 2009 Everett schools spread word on college financial aid opportunities By Eric Stevick Herald Writer EVERETT -- The Everett School District plans to send a letter today to all high school seniors outlining college financial aid opportunities. "Essentially, our focus is to get all kids college ready," said Mary Waggoner, a school district spokeswoman. "In doing that, there is an obligation to get more information to parents" to help finance college. Colleges, universities and technical centers are now accepting what is known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. High school counseling offices have details about the program and more information and applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. An information session on the federal financial aid application process is set for noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 24 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Families are encouraged to bring recent income tax returns and other financial records and students should have their own income tax records, Social Security number and driver's license. The information session is organized by the nonprofit College Goal Sunday. "This is the season when families are earnestly looking for financial aid for colleges and technical schools," Waggoner said. "With the economy the way it is, they need all the help they can get." Federal student aid is financial assistance that's available through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid. It covers school expenses, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and transportation. The aid also can help pay for a computer and dependent child-care expenses. There are three categories of federal student aid: grants, work-study and loans. Reporter Eric Stevick: 425-339-3446 or stevick@heraldnet.com. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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