Free program to help students apply for student aid | Schools

Two Simpson County schools will hold free programs this week to help students and their families apply for federal student aid. The two locations are:

Magee High School – Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Location: Career Center of Magee High
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
You may contact Mr. Chris Nash, school counselor, at 601-849-2263.

Mendenhall High School – Thursday, February 23, 2012
Location: Library of Mendenhall High
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
You may contact Mrs. Shondria Proctor, school counselor, at 601-847-2411.

From the Simpson County School District:

The Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning and GEAR UP Mississippi are sponsoring College Goal Sunday 2012! College Goal Sunday is a free program that helps high school seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), also known as the Pell Grant. College Goal Sunday provides on-site help from financial aid experts to assist students and families in completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA form is required to apply for financial assistance for higher education. Most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools in the nation require students seeking federal financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans to complete the FAFSA.

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