Housing Authority of Cook County to Hold Financial Aid Workshop

CHICAGO - Feb. 26, 2014 - PRLog -- The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) and Ladder Up will partner once again on March 5, 2014, to host two workshop series for HACC clients on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

"A college education is the key to every kid's future, and navigating the financial aid process can be daunting. We are happy to partner with Ladder Up, to ensure that as many kids as possible receive the higher education assistance they need and deserve", says the HACC's Executive Director, Rich Monocchio. The workshop is also open to adults with an eye on continuing their education.

From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the HACC's downtown office, located at 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350, in Chicago, IL, Ladder Up will offer group and individual instruction on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The second FAFSA workshop, also on March 5th, will be at the HACC's Richard Flowers Homes, located at 13906 S. Grace Avenue, in Robbins, IL, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with the same financial aid information presented to attendees and individual instruction will also be available for those interested in completing their FAFSA with a Ladder Up instructor.

Important paperwork is required to complete the FAFSA while at the workshops. Please visit the HACC's website at http://www.thehacc.org, for the list of items to bring.

High school students who are graduating in 2014, and adults looking to return to college are encouraged to attend. To RSVP, please call (312) 542-4728 or email humanservices@thehacc.org, by Monday, March 3rd. $10 parking will be available at Traders Parking, located at 326 S. Wells St. (between Van Buren and Jackson), for participants attending the workshop at the HACC's downtown office. Free parking at the workshop in Robbins.

For more information on Ladder Up, visit their website at http://www.goladderup.org.