Wichita State University’s Office of Financial Aid will sponsor various events during Financial Aid Awareness Week Sunday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb. 19.
During these uncertain economic times, the Office of Financial Aid wants to emphasize the importance of applying for federal financial aid early by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by WSU’s priority date of Tuesday, March 1, and to make students aware of the financial aid opportunities they may have.
Students will be able to register for a grand prize drawing and a $1,000 scholarship for the 2011/2012 academic year ($500 fall 2011, $500 spring 2012) by submitting an electronic registration made available to students.
Students may also receive additional entries by attending events during Financial Aid Awareness Week.
To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, the WSU Office of Financial Aid must be able to confirm your completed FAFSA application prior to March 1.
The winner will be announced the week of March 1.
Unless otherwise noted, all events are open to the public.
Financial Aid Awareness Week Events:
College Goal Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 13
For more information, go to http://www.collegegoal.org/where.htm.
All you need is … FINANCIAL AID (only for Wichita State students)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14
203 Jardine Hall
Wichita State students are invited to come for sweets and treats and lollipop love. In addition to having financial aid questions answered, one lucky student will win a $250 scholarship in the lollipop pull for the fall 2011 semester.
Wichita State University’s Free FAFSA Workshop
5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16
Rhatigan Student Center third floor ballroom
Receive individual help getting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid completed. Students or families will need to bring copies of 2010 tax information and 2010 W-2s. Students can register for a $500 scholarship for the fall 2011 semester at WSU and other great prizes. Students also can earn an additional entry slip for the Financial Aid Awareness Week grand prize drawing.
Financial Aid and Student Life Information Fair
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18
Rhatigan Student Center first floor Shocker Square
The Office of Financial Aid will host several agencies and booths that offer tuition and financial aid assistance for higher education, including the Kansas Board of Regents, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs and much more. Learn about all of the opportunities that might be available to you. All students or prospective students who attend can enter into a drawing for a $500 scholarship for the fall 2011 semester at WSU. Students who attend the fair also can earn an additional entry slip for our Financial Aid Awareness Week grand prize drawing.
How to Finance a College Education
10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19
Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex (29th Street and Oliver)
Wichita State is offering a free financial aid planning seminar. Whether you are a high school student, a parent planning your child’s education or an adult returning to college for an undergraduate or graduate degree, this is your opportunity to learn what types of financial assistance are available and how to qualify. WSU staff will remain onsite following the presentation to answer questions. Reservations are required; call (316) 978-3731.
The priority date for filing the 2011-2012 FAFSA at Wichita State is Tuesday, March 1. This priority date is for consideration of limited federal financial aid resources.
Students can file after this date, but the opportunity to receive certain types of aid programs will be greatly reduced.
The application can be completed online at www.fafsa.gov.