Students and parents will receive assistance with the completion of financial aid applications
Houston Mayor Annise Parkers invites Houston area parents and students to participate in “Houston FAFSA Day” events scheduled for February 20, 2014, with additional workshops to continue through March. The citywide events are designed to assist students and parents with the completion of applications for federal and state college financial assistance. Hosted by five area school districts and numerous community organizations, the sessions will focus on the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA).
Research shows that students who complete government financial aid applications are more likely to pursue college studies. While Houston ranks as the fourth largest city in the country, its student financial aid application completion rate is very low.
“The City of Houston is proud to join community partners in this effort to help students obtain the financial assistance they need to go to college,” said Mayor Parker. “Our goal is simple—to increase the financial aid application completion rate so that our students gain access to and complete college. A college education is essential for our students as members of Houston’s future workforce.”
“Houston FAFSA Day” sponsors include Alief ISD, Galveston ISD, Houston ISD, Spring ISD and Spring Branch ISD. Community partners include the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives, Center for Houston’s Future, Chinese Community Center, College Community Career, Houston A+ Challenge, Memorial Assistance Ministries, Project GRAD and United Way of Greater Houston.
The “Houston FAFSA Day” website www.HoustonFAFSAday.org offers helpful tips and resources for students and parents as well as opportunities for prospective community partners and volunteers. While “Houston FAFSA Day” will take place on February 20, additional financial aid application workshops are scheduled. A complete list of event dates and sites can be accessed on the website.
For information about the Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives, a division of the Department of Neighborhoods, visit www.houstontx.gov/education.
For more information about this press release, please contact:
Evangelina Vigil, Public Information Officer
Evangelina.Vigil@houstontx.gov
Office: 832.393.0832
Mobile: 281.904.3015
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