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Haverhill school students and their families will have a chance next week to learn about help paying for college and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA.
Haverhill Supervisor of School Counseling Megan Arivella will partner with Renee McGuire, program director of MakeIT Haverhill during “Journey Into FAFSA.” They will be joined by financial aid and admissions representatives from UMass Lowell and Northern Essex Community College.
“We know FAFSA can be confusing, and this is why we are offering ‘Journey to FAFSA.’ Due to the financial nature of this process, counselors will help start the application but not advise on finances,” they said in a statement. The program takes place Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 -7 p.m., at MakeIT Haverhill, 301 Washington St. Students will be able to sign up for slots online to ask questions and begin the application.
Students may accompany parents and guardians to learn more about how college and/or trade schools can be affordable. Officials said it takes most people less than an hour to fill out the form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information. Sessions will be offered in 20 slots. Spots are limited. Once registered, a counselor will reach out to confirm.
All colleges, no matter the cost or location, require the FAFSA application to be completed once a student applies, including any senior applying to a two- or four-year school as well as any community college with free tuition through MassEducate, Applications must be completed each year the student intends to enroll.