Get Help Filling out Financial Aid Applications

The Department of Neighborhoods invites Houstonians to participate in Houston Free Application for Financial Student Aid Day at various locations Thursday, February 20th. Area school districts, non-profit organizations and the City of Houston are providing free help to residents filling out the following:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA) for Texas non-citizens

There will also be FREE “trusted centers” offering students and families help completing the financial aid process through March.

Students and families can find help and resources! Volunteers can donate their time and support Houston students! Community organizations can join our partnership and help us increase FAFSA and TASFA completion in Houston! Be part of the solution and help raise the percentage of Houstonians with degrees!

You can also find more information about Houston FAFSA Day, a list of location’s near you and financial aid resources at:

www.houstonfafsaday.org

For more information contact:

Corey Humphrey, Office of Education Initiatives

Corey.Humphrey@houstontx.gov

832-393-0900

OR

Aarik Mickens-Dessaso, Office of Education Initiatives

Aarik.Mickens-Dessaso@houstontx.gov

832-393-0993 

To learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives, visithttp://www.houstontx.gov/education.