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Financial Literacy Team Formed

August 14, 2018August 15, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Financial Literacy Team Formed

FLAGSTAFF (AUGUST 14, 2018)

One of the greatest obstacles that hinder the transition from high school to post secondary training and education is a lack of financial literacy amongst students and their parents. There is a lack of quality financial literacy programs and awareness of the few programs that do exist is scant.

This was one of the conclusions realized by members of the LAUNCH Flagstaff Post Secondary CAN in their effort to increase the number of high school students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during last school year. Read more “Financial Literacy Team Formed” →

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LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and Scholarship Fair

January 21, 2018August 13, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and Scholarship Fair

FLAGSTAFF (January 21, 2018)

Nearly 150 students and parents braved the snow on the morning of Saturday, January 20th to learn about scholarship opportunities and strategies for receiving other financial aid to help pay for post-secondary education and training. Over 13 organizations were on hand to share tips and information.

“Parents and students want up-to-date information about financial resources but often have difficulty knowing where to start,” said Megan Anderson of the Northern Arizona College Resource Center and coordinator of Saturday’s event. Read more “LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and Scholarship Fair” →

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Flagstaff FAFSA Completion Rises

November 18, 2017August 13, 2018
by Paul Kulpinski

Flagstaff FAFSA Completion Rises

FLAGSTAFF (November 18, 2017)

Flagstaff area high schools saw a combined 21 percent increase in completed applications for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) this year over last. According to data from the Federal Student Aid office, by November 17, 2017 the seven public high schools in Flagstaff submitted 651 FAFSA applications compared to 549 by the same date in 2016, a 19% increase. 607 of those 2017 applications were completed by the November date compared to only 549 in 2016. This tallies to a 21% increase in FAFSA completions year over year. Read more “Flagstaff FAFSA Completion Rises” →

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Financial Literacy Team Formed

Financial Literacy Team Formed

LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and Scholarship Fair

LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and Scholarship Fair

Flagstaff FAFSA Completion Rises

Flagstaff FAFSA Completion Rises