Money For College

Finding money for college is a difficult task for many. There are scholarships, savings accounts, tax sheltered pre-pay programs, student loans, grants and the list goes on. Navigating the choices can be tricky and frustrating. The FAFSA process can be confusing and time consuming. Student loans are the only way some kids will ever be able to pay for school. I took out student loans for both my under graduate degree and first graduate program. I am still paying for my Master's Degree. Tonight, the school offered a free Financial Aid Night at the school. In the past, there were only a few parents every year who would attend. This year, the number was much higher. Twenty plus families and/or students attended this evenings program. Lincoln Land Community College provided the "expert" for no charge. The information provided was applicable to applying for admission to and for financial aid to any college or university. The increase in numbers could be attributed to many things including, the current economic climate or greater publicity. No matter the reason, we were glad so many attended and hope to see more next year. If you missed the program, do not hesitate to call Mrs. Benz or Mr. Curry for direction in finding funding for your student's further education. Also, check out the FAFSA website for more information on the process - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . You can also go straight to Mrs. Benz's Guidance Webpage at http://sites.google.com/site/ahsguidance/ .