Kissimmee, FL – For many students, college is out of reach without financial aid. But to be eligible for financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To help students and parents fill out the applications, Valencia College is offering free workshops in Osceola County on Friday, Oct. 13 and Wed., Nov. 18, that are open to the community.
At Valencia’s FAFSA Frenzy events, the college’s financial aid team will be on hand to assist students and parents who are filling out the FAFSA. The workshops are open to both first-time applicants and students who are reapplying for next year.
Attendance at Valencia is not required to participate in the event.
FAFSA Frenzy events have been scheduled for the following locations:
- Friday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Osceola Campus, Bldg. 3, Rm. 100
- Wednesday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Poinciana Campus, Bldg. 1, Room 102 (Atlas lab)
Students must bring: their Social Security card, driver’s license and proof of 2016 income. Non-citizens must bring their alien registration card. Students who are dependents must also bring their parents’ Social Security numbers, proof of 2016 income (taxable and untaxed) and driver’s license information.
Students will also need a FSA ID. For more information on the FSA ID, please visit https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
For more information about this event, please go to http://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/fafsafrenzy.cfm
Valencia’s Osceola Campus is located at 1800 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee. The Poinciana Campus is located at 3255 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee.