District to hold Financial Aid Nights for college-bound students
For many students, the dream of continuing their education past high school is not possible without financial aid. There are numerous ways students can get the financial help they need to make their post-secondary dreams a reality, but the system can be very intimidating.
To assist students and families in demystifying the process, Lee County Public Schools, with the help of a local financial aid expert, will host several Financial Aid Nights.
The events will be held in various school’s auditorium, and will run from 6-8 p.m. as follows:
– Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
– Thursday, Oct. 13, at Dunbar High School, 3800 Edison Ave., Fort Myers.
– Tuesday, Oct. 18, at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers.
– Thursday, Oct. 20, at Lehigh Senior High School, 901 Gunnery Road, N., Lehigh Acres.
While the events are scheduled at high schools in all three attendance zones, parents are invited to attend whichever event is convenient for them.
College financial aid experts will cover the definition of financial aid, how to apply, deadlines, instructions for completing the FAFSA, Bright Futures and state aid versus federal aid and more.