GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) -- Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Grand Rapids Promise Zone are teaming up to host multiple workshops for high school seniors in the coming months as they prepare for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for high school seniors embarking on their journey to higher education. FAFSA is an essential tool in alleviating the financial burden of college education. It serves as the gateway to federal grants, loans, and work-study programs, providing financial assistance to students and making college more accessible.

During the workshops, experienced advisors will be available to guide scholars and their families through the application, ensuring they maximize their eligibility for financial aid. Attending a FAFSA Workshop is a proactive step toward securing the necessary resources for a successful college experience.


Click here to register for a FAFSA Workshop

January 14 | 5 - 7 p.m. 
Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingüe
-Southwest families only
-Translation services available in Spanish

January 16 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 
University Preparatory Academy
-UPrep families only

January 22 | 5 - 7 p.m. 
Union High School
-Union families only
-Translation services available in Kinyarwanda, Spanish & Swahili

January 23 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. 
Innovation Central High School
-Translation services available in Spanish & Kinyarwanda

January 30 | 5 - 7 p.m. 
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
-Translation services available in Spanish

February 4 | 4 - 7 p.m.
CA Frost Middle/High School

February 5 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
-Translation services available in Spanish

February 6 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Southeast Career Pathways
-SECP families only

February 12 | 5 - 7 p.m. 
Union High School
-Union families only
-Translation services available in Kinyarwanda, Spanish & Swahili

February 18 | 5 - 7 p.m. 
Paul I. Philips Boys and Girls Club

February 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ottawa Hills High School

February 27 | 4 - 8 p.m. 
CA Frost Middle/High School

March 5 | 5 - 7 p.m. 
Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingüe
-Translation services available in Spanish

March 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 
Ottawa Hills High School
-Ottawa Hills families only