Events focus on college financial support for Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools seniors

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools is holding several “Financing College” events to provide high school seniors and their families with resources to help them apply for college financial aid.

The times, dates and locations:
• Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at KCKPS Central Office
• Thursday, Feb. 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Wyandotte High School
• Monday, April 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at KCKPS Central Office

Staff will be available to help families complete FAFSA applications (W-2 information and 2014 tax returns will be needed). Other financial aid resources will be available. “Financing College” events are free to attend and refreshments will be provided.

“Financing College” is sponsored by the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools and the College Access and Success Partners (Kansas City Kansas Community College, Donnelly College, KU TRIO Talent Search, Kansas Kids @ Gear Up, KU Office of Financial Aid, KU Center for Educational Opportunity Programs and Prep-KC).

For more information, contact Lori Hewitt, KCKPS Post-Secondary Connections Specialist at 913-627-2685 or [email protected].

– Story from Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools