{"id":8461,"date":"2024-01-24T15:57:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=8461"},"modified":"2024-01-24T15:57:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:57:55","slug":"grps-and-grand-rapids-promise-zone-offer-fafsa-workshops-for-scholars-and-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/24\/grps-and-grand-rapids-promise-zone-offer-fafsa-workshops-for-scholars-and-families\/","title":{"rendered":"GRPS and Grand Rapids Promise Zone offer FAFSA Workshops for Scholars and Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8462 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grps-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grps-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grps.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for high school seniors embarking on their journey to higher education.<\/p>\n<p>FAFSA serves as the gateway to federal grants, loans, and work-study programs, providing financial assistance to students and making college more accessible. By completing the FAFSA, students may also qualify for state and institutional aid, expanding their financial support options.<\/p>\n<p>FAFSA is an essential tool in alleviating the financial burden of college education.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grps.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=9248a5abd49a790685eff7a5e&amp;id=5bbcae46db&amp;e=ca6880b9a2\"><strong>Grand Rapids Public Schools and Grand Rapids Promise Zone teams are\u00a0hosting\u00a0FAFSA\u00a0Workshops<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0where experienced advisors will be available to guide scholars\u00a0and their families through the application, ensuring they maximize their eligibility for financial aid.<\/p>\n<p>Attending a FAFSA Workshop is a proactive step toward securing the necessary resources for a successful college experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 13 | 5:30-7:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hispanic Center of West Michigan<br \/>\n<em>*Translation services in Spanish available<br \/>\n*Dinner provided (while supplies last)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>February 20 | 5:00-7:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paul I. 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