TAHS Guidance Department to host Financial Aid event on February 24

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TAHS Guidance Department to host Financial Aid event on February 24

The Tyrone High School Guidance department will hold free half hour informational meetings on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, on February 24, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm in room 108 at the high school.

“This event is a great chance for parents of post secondary bound students. Every student and parent who is planning to go to college or any post secondary school should do this,” said guidance office assistant Jeri Veit, “I’ve personally attended this program with one of my daughters and its very helpful.”

This event is a great chance for parents of post secondary bound students. Every student and parent who is planning to go to a college or any post secondary school should do this

— Jeri Veit

Daniel Wray from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be present to assist parents and students with the financial aid process and answer questions and concerns.

This program will help inform parents and students of options for financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans and grants. The FAFSA form must be completed in order for anyone to attend any university, college, or trade school.

Click below for a list of documents and information to bring to the meeting:

FAFSA_Checklist

To download the FAFSA form itself, click below:

FAFSA Form

Those interested in attending should contact Jeri Veit in the TAHS Guidance Office at (814) 684-4240, extension 3303 as soon as possible to set up an appointment.