Upcoming meeting will help parents fill out federal financial aid forms

Kanawha County Schools will team with several institutions of higher learning to help families complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. A FAFSA fair is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at four locations: Bridge Valley Career & Technical Center, Marshall University South Charleston Campus, The University of Charleston, and West Virginia State University. Financial aid specialists are scheduling 30-minute sessions for parents and guardians who need help completing the form. You’ll need to sign up in advance and bring along a Federal Student Aid ID, Social Security card, driver’s license and a copy of 2023’s federal tax return to the meeting.