Missouri students are getting a second chance at free help in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this summer, thanks to a series of events called the FAFSA Frenzy – Summer Edition. The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is hosting the events, from June 2nd to July 15th, including one held in Chillicothe.
Professionals and volunteers will be on hand at the FAFSA Frenzy Summer Edition events to offer free assistance and answer any questions students may have. The events will be held in person at Missouri Job Centers located throughout the state.
The FAFSA Frenzy Summer Edition events are open to any student currently attending or interested in attending a college or university, no matter where they live, go to school, or plan to attend college. Attendees should create a Federal Student Aid account at studentaid.gov prior to attending, and bring their log in information, their Social Security number, 2019 federal tax returns, W-2s, and records of investments or money earned.
Events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 4 to 7 p.m. The Chillicothe event will be on June 29th at the Chillicothe Job Center. A full list of locations includes:
- June 2 – Jefferson City Job Center
- June 8 – St. Joseph Job Center
- June 10 – Kennett Job Center
- June 15 – Hannibal Job Center
- June 17 – Kirksville Job Center
- June 22 – Rolla Job Center
- June 24 – West Plains Job Center
- June 29 – Chillicothe Job Center
- July 13 – Joplin Job Center
- July 15 – Park Hills Job Center
For more information about FAFSA Frenzy Summer Edition, visit https://journeytocollege.mo.gov/pay/file-a-fafsa/fafsa-frenzy-summer-edition/.
