Bertino-Tarrant Hosts College Financial Aid Event

State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will partner with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) later this month to hold a presentation on college financial aid for area high school students from 6 to 8 p.m Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Joliet Public Library, 3395 Black Rd. in Joliet.

“As high school students begin to assess their higher education goals, we want to ensure that they understand what financial aid options are available to them and the deadlines for completing necessary paperwork in order to receive funding,” Bertino-Tarrant said in a press release.

ISAC representatives will walk students and their parents through the process of applying for financial aid and explain how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls in the process.

“Funding for Illinois’ need-based financial aid program – MAP grants – is made available on Jan. 1 each year and awarded until the funds are depleted,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “That’s why it is imperative that students who are interested in attending college next year begin thinking about their financial aid applications now.”

Bertino-Tarrant said she’s urging area high school students and their parents to attend the free seminar to learn important information that can save them money as they prepare for college. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by contacting Bertino-Tarrant’s district office at 815-254-4211 orbertinotarrant49@senatedem.illinois.gov.