FAFSA Workshop Volunteer

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It’s the start of a new school year and a new class of Columbus City Schools (CCS) seniors will soon begin college applications, final ACT testing, and...the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in the college enrollment process so I Know I Can offers FAFSA workshops at CCS high schools and community locations around Columbus. We rely on a team of staff members and volunteers to make sure students have one-on-one assistance with the FAFSA - and that’s why we hope you can volunteer this year!

Description of Duties

• Prepare and submit FAFSAs with students and/or their parents
• Answer students’ questions about the financial aid process
• Speak with students about college funding options from I Know I Can

Time Commitment

Weekly workshops occur October - November, then again January-March. Weeknight workshops are held at different CCS high schools from 6-8 p.m. Saturday workshops are held at various locations and times. When you complete our volunteer registration form, you will be able to select when and where you would like to serve. There is no required number of workshops so you can volunteer at one workshop or as many as your schedule allows!

Training

You must complete a training session before your first workshop. We hold training sessions in person and virtually to make it as convenient as possible for our volunteers. Previous experience with FAFSA preparation and financial aid is helpful, but not required. Our comprehensive FAFSA training session will provide you with all the information needed to help CCS students complete the FAFSA. You will also learn about IKIC’s college funding opportunities for CCS students.

The fall training session will take place on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Bexley Public Library (2411 E Main St., Columbus OH 43209).