Klein Independent School District: Financial Aid Application Requirement For Class Of 2022

Press release from Klein Independent School District:

Klein ISD

Sep 30, 2021

According to Texas OnCourse, billions of financial aid dollars go unclaimed every year. In Texas, students miss out on roughly $300 million in grants (free money) each year by simply not enrolling in college. 

Texas’ new graduation requirement gives students an extra push to get these funds and pursue education or training after high school. 

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens October 1, 2021, and it is now a requirement for seniors. 

Educators and organizations across Texas have put a great deal of thought and planning into the new financial aid application graduation requirement for the class of 2022. Texas OnCourse has partnered with the TEA to develop a new site that ensures every educator, student, and parent or guardian has the information they need for students to submit their financial aid forms. 

The site provides information and easy-to-use toolkits created for:

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in Grade 12 during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

The Klein ISD Counseling and Whole Student Wellness team and campus college and career advisors are here to help you! Join them at the Financial Aid Nights on October 5 and November 9 from 6 to 8 PM Events will be held at the Klein Multipurpose Center where you will receive Financial Aid information and help with filling out the FAFSA application. 

For more information visit, https://kisd.us/fafsainfo today!

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Best Public Schools in Texas Klein ISD has an established 81-year history of excellence and innovation in education with unique pathways for EVERY student in our care to ensure learners are college, career, military, and life ready. With recognition for STEM, athletics, fine arts, and academics from highly-esteemed organizations, it is clear that Our Shared Vision of every student entering with a promise and exiting with a purpose is a reality for EVERY student who walks through our doors. https://kleinisd.net/resultsAbout Klein ISD Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 87.5 square miles and serves more than 54,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools. Help Us Share Your Story There are so many incredible individuals in the Klein Family making a lasting impact on our community. We want to recognize and celebrate our leaders and learners that are cultivating talent, building relationships, reimagining learning and making Promise2Purpose a reality daily. Share your story here: https://kleinisd.net/story

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