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College Financial Planning Seminar: FAFSA 101

Planning for the education of your children can be confusing and at times even scary. The very first step in this process is often understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even if you don't think you will qualify for student aid, there are many things to understand about this important application and how it affects your child's future in continued education.

1st Financial Federal Credit union is excited to presnt an opportunity for you and your student to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:

Thursday, March 20th
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
1st Financial Wentzville Branch - 1232 Wentzville Parkway

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This seminar will cover such topics as:

  • FAFSA Goals
  • Financial Aid Timeline
  • Getting Started
  • Filling out the FAFSA
  • After FAFSA is Complete
  • The free session is open to graduating high school students and their

    parents.  This is the first of four

    seminars 1st Financial is hosting in 2014 with the goal of educating

    members on various financial topics. 

    Andrea Janeck of LendKey, an industry leader in student lending and

    financial literacy, will be the keynote speaker for this class.
  • In order to RSVP for the event, please call 636-916-8300, email tverner@1stfinancialfcu.org , or go to www.TheBetterWaytoBank.org.
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