The National College Attainment Network reported high school seniors left $3.58 billion on the table in Pell Grants by not completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application in 2022.
“Completing the FAFSA application can be intimidating,” said Shannon Venezia, Ph.D., LSC Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Financial Aid. “Lone Star College offers various types of financial aid assistance (scholarships, grants and relief funds) that helps students fund their educational and career goals.”
Lone Star College will host a luau-themed Financial Aid Event Tuesday, July 11, from 3-6 p.m. at each LSC campus. The event will provide snacks, drinks and assistance to help students complete their FAFSA application.
Attendees should bring the following documents.
- Social Security number
- Alien registration number (if not a U.S. citizen)
- Federal income tax returns and related files
- FSA ID (username and password)
- Bank statements, investment records and untaxed income information (if applicable)
Federal Student Aid reported 1.5 million students received assistance in 2022-2023, which included 31% of students at LSC.
“The FAFSA application takes less than an hour to complete,” said Venezia. “Financial aid advisors will be available to help you complete the document, answer questions and help you make the best financial decisions based on your situation.”
Financial Aid at Lone Star College helps families pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies and other related costs. To learn more, view LoneStar.edu/Financial-aid. To find the LSC Financial Aid Luau closest to you, visit LoneStar.edu/FA-Event.
Now is the time to enroll in a summer or fall class at Lone Star College. Visit LoneStar.edu/Registration.htm to learn more.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2022 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.