FAFSA APPLICATION WORKSHOP

Schedule

Thu Nov 12 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Alvernia University | Reading, PA

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FAFSA APPLICATION WORKSHOP
With Cammie Harris from O'Pake Institute, the event will help students apply for scholarships, complete essays, and meet other requirements.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®):
Event Date: Thurs. Nov. 12, 2926 from 5:30-7 PM. Room 58, Lower Level.
Registration is open for in-person sessions, and you can also participate via Zoom. The goal is to increase in-person attendance. The speaker is Robert Shaw, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Penn State Berks.
Alvernia University Room 58, Lower Level
Info: [email protected]

The proposed agenda includes:
5:30 to 5:35 PM: Welcome and introductions
5:35 to 5:45 PM: Financial aid basics and the five steps to apply
5:45 to 6:05 PM: Grants and scholarships, including federal and Pennsylvania state aid, and how to spot scholarship scams
6:05 to 6:30 PM: FAFSA walkthrough: who needs to be on it, what to gather, key deadlines, and common mistakes
6:30 to 6:40 PM: Student loans and comparing award offers
6:40 to 6:55 PM: Open questions from families
6:55 to 7:00 PM: Wrap-up, resources, and next steps
RACC FAFSA participation:
Ivy Copeland from RACC, Financial Aid/Recorder Officer, has offered individual assistance for families to connect with her to complete the FAFSA process at the RACC location.
Email
[email protected]
Phone/Ext.
610-372-4721 x5227
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Where is it happening?

Alvernia University, 12 N 4th St, Reading, PA 19601-3910, United States

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