Lake Land College will soon hold Financial Aid Nights throughout the various communities in the Lake Land College district.
At the event, Lake Land’s Financial Aid staff will present information on important changes to the 2018-2019 application process, including information on state, federal, institutional and local financial aid programs. The FAFSA is available Oct. 1 for the following fall.
Parents, high school seniors or anyone planning to attend Lake Land or any two- or four-year college during the 2018-2019 school year are encouraged to attend.
“It is essential that students complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Many states and schools award financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis. Completing the FAFSA early will ensure students are in the applicant pool for any awards for which they qualify,” Paula Carpenter, director of financial aid and veteran services said.
Completing the FAFSA is easier than in the past as parents and students can use tax information they already have handy.
“We will provide information about scholarships and grants that are available,” said Danielle Downs, advisor for Lake Land College financial aid and veteran services. “We will also walk them through the steps of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.”
The list of Financial Aid Nights is as follows and all events will take place at the high school unless otherwise noted:
Date High School Time
Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 Shelbyville High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 Neoga High School 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 Okaw Valley High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 Dieterich High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 05, 2017 Cumberland High School 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 06, 2017 Sullivan High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 07, 2017 Effingham High School 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 St. Anthony High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 Oakland High School 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 Brownstown High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 Marshall High School 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 Mattoon High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 Charleston High School 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 Kansas High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 Stew-Stras High School 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 South Central High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 Ramsey High School 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Cowden-Herrick High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 St. Elmo High School 6 p.m.
Monday, October 02, 2017 Windsor High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 03, 2017 Newton High School 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 04, 2017 Paris High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 05, 2017 Altamont High School 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Casey-Westfield High School 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Teutopolis High School 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 12, 2017 Martinsville High School 6 p.m.
For more information, contact the Lake Land College Financial Aid office at 217-234-5231. To see a complete list of the regional Financial Aid Nights visit lakelandcollege.edu/financialaid.
