NIC provides annual FAFSA help night

State Department of Education funds event

NIC hosted its annual FAFSA completion day event Feb. 4. These events, funded by the state’s Department of Education, provide assistance for students looking to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

The Department of Education funds the FAFSA completion event every year for those interested in applying for federal financial aid. This year, events were held at the NIC Flex Learning Center, Sandpoint High School and Coeur d’Alene High School. Two more FAFSA completion days are scheduled. Lakeland High School is hosting its own Feb. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. while Kellogg High School’s is planned Feb. 28 at 6 to 8 p.m. as well.

“Sometimes a student might have questions, and this allows people to fill out the FAFSA with someone from financial aid,” said Marissa Struck, an NIC financial aid technician.

Those who attended NIC’s own FAFSA completion day received free pizza and a new jump drive after completing their FAFSA.

“Students from any school can come to the workshop,” Struck said. “It’s a good opportunity for students who may not have access to a computer.”

The FAFSA must be completed by June 1 for the 2012-2013 school year.

“[FAFSA Completion Day] gives new opportunity to make sure that students know that Idaho supports them going to school,” Struck said.

NIC’s individual school code is 001623 for those who have yet to fill their FAFSA out.

For those who are interested in the Idaho Opportunity Grant, the deadline is moved up to March 1. Students that are currently enrolled in any Idaho college or university and making satisfactory academic progress according to their school may apply.