Village at Western Oaks: Financial Aid Saturdays

Even though Southwest Austin seniors may be on the verge of becoming adults, they still likely will want help navigating the tricky waters of applying for and financing a college education. These days finding a way to pay for college almost requires a degree in Math, but Financial Aid Saturdays, hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce, can help!  At the events, college-bound students receive one-on-one assistance filling out college financial aid forms and scholarship applications, will have their questions answered by college representatives and financial aid experts, and at some locations may be able to receive help filing income tax returns.

Saturday February 18, from 8:30am to 12:30pm, Financial Aid Saturdays will be making a stop at Austin High School, making it convenient for students who live in the Village at Western Oaks subdivision and already attend the school.  On February 25, they will be at Akins High, near the Olympic Heights subdivision, and at Lake Travis High on March 24. In addition, Reagan High School and Univision will be hosting a Financial Aid Town Hall on February 19. For more information about any of the events, prospective participants can call the Texas Financial Aid Information Center at 1-888-311-8881. They can also register for the events (registration is required) at www.austinchamber-collegereadynow.org.

According to the Austin Chamber of Commerce, “the latest research shows that filing for financial aid improves student opportunities to enroll and complete college.” The first step to any college career is a good education, along with a positive environment for time spent outside of school. For any family looking for a good school and a good home near that school, Village at Western Oaks is a great place to look, and Regent Property Group can help with that search.