Fort Plain High School combines two programs for college-bound seniors

Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School invites parents or students with financial aid questions to an event from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 28, in the school library. The school combined its financial aid workshop with the College Goal Sunday program to form one event this year.

The goal is to provide parents and students with an overview of the financial aid process s and to provide assistance with completing the necessary forms. School counselor Colleen Cushing said financial aid professionals from around the area would be on hand to assist families throughout the event with the online completion of both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York State TAP Application.

At 9:30 a.m., parents will see a presentation giving an overview of the financial aid process, followed by hands-on help in the computer lab. Families should plan on staying for about 30 minutes. The event is also open to families from St. Johnsville and Canajoharie.

“We actually had waning turn-out for our financial aid night, but a good amount of interest in our College Goal Sunday, so we decided to combine the two,” Ms. Cushing said. “We’ve had phone calls with families registering already.”

During the presentation, a representative from the Fort Plain Scholarship Association will be available to help Fort Plain students.

If your child wants to attend, please register in advance with the guidance office at 993-4000 ex. 2128, or at www.collegeboalsundayny.com.