FAFSA Day Massachusetts Offers Free Help Applying for Financial Aid for College!

WORCESTER–Every high school senior, college student, and adult student who will be attending college during the 2017-2018 academic year needs to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. FAFSA Day Massachusetts provides FREE help statewide to students and families looking to complete the FAFSA.

The thirteenth annual FAFSA Day Massachusetts programs are being held on multiple dates at over 30 locations across Massachusetts. Families are encouraged to visit www.FAFSADay.org to view locations, dates, and times, to register, and to see a list of what to bring.

The services are free and available to anyone attending college for the 2017-2018 academic year; low-income, first-generation students are especially encouraged to attend. Many locations will have services available in various languages; for a list of available languages, please visit www.FAFSADay.org.

FAFSA Day is staffed by volunteer financial aid and higher education experts available to provide families one-on-one assistance. FAFSA Day is a non-profit program sponsored by Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, MEFA, American Student Assistance, and the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance. Over 15,000 students have been served during FAFSA Day events.

To register or find more information on FAFSA Day, please visit www.FAFSADay.org. For questions or additional information, please call 877-424-7627 or e-mail fafsaday@gmail.com.