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Stevenson hosts FAFSA workshop; presenter urges families to create FSA IDs before Dec. 1
Summary
At an Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125 information night, a Lake Forest College financial‑aid official explained FAFSA changes and timelines, encouraged early FSA ID creation and CSS/Profile completion for some colleges, and announced a hands‑on help night Dec. 17 by appointment.
Adlai E. Stevenson High School hosted a packed FAFSA and financial‑aid information session on a Monday evening where a Lake Forest College financial‑aid official reviewed the reworked FAFSA timeline, how to interpret college award letters and where families can get help.
"Ask me anything," the presenter said, urging questions throughout his talk as he explained that the FAFSA for the upcoming award year will be available Dec. 1 and that families should create Federal Student Aid (FSA) IDs well in advance because verification can take up to 72 hours. He told families that most first‑year students receive some form of financial aid and that much of the assistance is gift aid — grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid.
The presentation covered practical tools and steps parents can use to compare offers. The presenter…
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