Are you a Lummi Nation student or community member? Do you like snacks and gift cards? Do you want support with accessing a college or training program? Do you want help getting free money for college? FuturesNW and the Whatcom County Library Systems are co-hosting an event series for Lummi Nation students and families to get personalized support from Educational Advocate Kathleen Solomon of the From One to Many program to help guide you through:
Financial Aid completion (FAFSA or WASFA)
Scholarship applications
College applications
College and training program exploration
When? The 3rd Sunday of the month at the Ferndale Library conference room between 3-5:00 pm.
All attendees will receive snacks and a gift card for attending and getting support!
Registration is encouraged and can be found here: Registration- From One to Many at the Ferndale Library (google.com)
For more resources and support check out this guide: Financial Aid Resources for Students (padlet.com) or check out our resources section at RESOURCES — Futures Northwest (futuresnw.org)
More event information can be found here: From One to Many: College and Career Planning for Lummi Families - Events - Whatcom County Library System (libcal.com)
IF INTERESTED IN FILLING OUT THE FAFSA OR WASFA…
NOT SURE WHICH APPLICATION (FAFSA OR WASFA) TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT FOR?
Complete this questionnaire:
WONDERING WHAT TO BRING?
Account Creation:
You’ll need a computer or phone to create either a FSA ID or WASFA account in addition to the following.
FSA ID:
Social Security Number
Your own email address
Please do not use your high school email address as you will not have access after you graduate.
Personal information including your name as listed on your Social Security Card (if applicable), birthdate, and address.
Eligible non-citizens: Students and parents in this group will be able to create their FSA IDs on or after December 31st.
If you are an eligible non-citizen you can apply for the FAFSA. “You are considered an “eligible noncitizen” if you fall into certain categories, such as the ones listed below: 1. You are a U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swains Island) or 2. You have an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing* “Refugee,” 3. You hold a T nonimmigrant status ("T-visa") (for victims of human trafficking) or your parent holds a T-1 nonimmigrant status.” Eligibility for Non-U.S. Citizens | Federal Student Aid.
WASFA ACCOUNT:
Your own email address
Please do not use your high school email address as you will not have access after you graduate.
Personal Information including your name, birthdate, and address.
Account Completion:
You’ll need a computer and phone to complete your FAFSA or WASFA applications in addition to the following. This year's application won't be open till December 31st, but in the meantime, you can gather documents that you'll need once it opens.
CLASS OF 2024 FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION DOCUMENTS CHECKLISTS
LISTA DE VERIFICACIÓN DE AYUDA FINANCIERA PARA LA CLASE DE 2024
