Financial Aid & Beyond

Explore all the financial aspects of attending college.

The release date for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2017-2018 has been moved to October,
which means you can apply sooner for financial aid and have more time to seek additional sources to finance your
education. This month, attend workshops designed to help you finance your education.

MONDAY
One-on-One Financial Aid Assistance
Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Building S, Room S101
Sponsored by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Walk-ins welcome!

WEDNESDAY FAFSA Completion Workshop

Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 1-2 p.m. Building G, Room G111
Before attending this workshop, you must register for your Federal Student Aid
(FSA) ID at fsaid.ed.gov, which gives you access to Federal Student Aids online
systems and can serve as your legal signature.
RSVP at https://www.morainevalley.edu/events/fafsa-workshops

THURSDAY Understanding Work-Study

Oct. 6 9-9:50 a.m. Building G, Room G110A
Learn how work-study can help off set some of your college costs, and what
the process is to determine your eligibility.

THURSDAY The REAL Cost of College

Oct. 13 9-9:50 a.m. Building G, Room G110A
Learn about the costs of attending college beyond tuition, including health
insurance, meal plans, housing, and books, plus ways you can decrease your
out-of-pocket expenses.

THURSDAY Financial Literacy Workshop

Oct. 20 9-9:50 a.m. Building G, Room G110A
After youve been awarded financial aid, you need to maintain your eligibility.
Come learn about important eligibility requirements.

TUESDAY Financial Aid Process and Completion Workshop

Oct. 25 6-7:30 p.m. Building G, Room G110B
This workshop is open to the general public.
RSVP at https://morainevalley.edu/financial-aid-process-completion-
workshop-rsvp

THURSDAY Scholarships 101

Oct. 27 9-9:50 a.m. Building G, Room G110A
Take the mystery out of finding other sources to help pay for your education
and learn about the scholarships available at Moraine Valley.
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TICKET Prizes! For each event you attend, youll receive an entry into our prize drawing at
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the end of the month. The more you attend, the more chances you have to win!
Workshops are presented by Financial Aid, Job Resource Center,
Student Success Center, and the Foundation.
For more information, please contact the Student Success Center at
(708) 974-5277 or financialliteracy@morainevalley.edu.

9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-2478 morainevalley.edu