Taft Union High School is hosting a second free financial aid workshop where officials will help parents sign up on-line for college aid. The workshop for high school seniors and their parents will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 20th in rooms 160 and 161 upstairs in the main building. A previous workshop was held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, but school officials are offering a Saturday workshop for those who could not attend the earlier Wednesday night workshop.
Parents will be assisted in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form used by virtually all two- and four-year colleges, universities and career school for awarding government aid. Bilingual assistance will be available.
The event "opens the door for federal money and Cal grants and for alumni funds at the college they plan to attend," explained high school counselor Mike McCormick.
The event will be open for four hours but it only takes about 20 minutes to fill out the forms, McCormick said.
He said parents should get on-line beforehand at "www.pin.ed.gov" to obtain a pin number they can bring with them on Wednesday.
Parents may also get more information at "www.fafsa.ed.gov".
Parents should bring their 2008 or 2009 income tax information, and social security numbers for themselves and their child. If not a U.S. citizen, they should bring their alien registration cards. If the student and parent are undocumented, school officials will talk with them about AB540 support.
If you have questions, call McCormick at 763-2326.