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For Immediate Release
April 16, 2008

 

FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS DAYS PLANNED
AT DRAKE STATE

 

The Drake State Technical College financial aid office will be hosting two financial aid awareness days. The sessions will be held to assist individuals apply for financial aid and Drake State scholarships. Special emphasis will be given to financial aid eligibility and deadlines. Scholarship applications for the 2008-2009 academic year and the 2008 Free Summer Semester Scholarship for May, 2008 high school graduates will also be available.

The sessions will be held during the following times:

         Wednesday, April 30

  • 9 a. m. – Noon

  • 5 – 6 p.m.

         Thursday, May 1

  • 1 – 4:30 p. m.

  • 5 – 6 p.m.

Drake financial aid personnel will conduct the sessions. Representatives from the North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence will be available to assist individuals apply for federal financial aid immediately following the session.

In order to complete the federal financial aid application, prospective students must bring the appropriate tax information. Prospective summer semester enrollees must bring their 2006 tax return and W-2 forms. Prospective fall semester students must bring their 2007 tax return and W-2 forms.

For more information, contact the financial aid office at 551-3113 or visit www.drakestate.edu.

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