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PARENTS: It is now time to start preparing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  In order to submit the application online, you and your student will need a pin number.  The web site for a pin is www.pin.ed.gov.  Once you have received your pin and are mostly finished with your taxes, you can begin the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov).  We will be offering a Financial Aid Information night on January 28th, FAFSA work sessions on February 2,. and a brown bag Financial Aid session on February 3rd.  We are also offering a Financial Aid Saturday at Akins High School on Saturday, February 20th to assist you with the FAFSA.  Feel free to contact Shannon Hudson or Tina Jewel in the CCC at 841-4107 should you have additional questions about this complicated process! 

STUDENTS: As you prepare for college and you are faced with the challenge of how to pay for your education, you may find that your own financial resources--including help from your parents--are not enough to meet the costs of the college of your choice.
Warning: Beware of Scholarship Locator Companies
You and your parents might receive an invitation to attend a “free” financial aid session. Those who invite you might suggest that they have “free” scholarship money to give away. Please consult your counselor regarding this service. The service is not free nor is it cheap. This same information is available via your high school counselor or from the college(s) you are considering.
The Financial Aid Process
This section is an introduction to the financial aid process. It is not intended to be an encyclopedia of all existing financial aid programs. Both you and your parents should use it as you look for the best financial aid package to fund a college education. Financial aid programs were developed to help students pay for college. Funds from the state or federal government, civic groups, churches, employers and even the colleges themselves enable more and more students to attend an institute of higher learning.
Sources of Financial Aid
Since the best source of financial aid is through the institution of your choice, it is very important that you contact the financial aid counselor at the college(s) you are considering. The financial aid counselor is your primary contact for financial aid throughout your college career. Most colleges will discuss four types of financial aid with you.
Types of Financial Aid Available

  • Scholarships
  • Grants
  • Work-study Programs
  • Loans

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