As October rolls in, high school seniors across Indiana are hitting the books and scouring the internet, not just for their current studies, but for the next big step—college. In comes State Rep. Tim O’Brien from Evansville with a virtual lifeboat. He’s hosting a “College Readiness Webinar” on October 1, in collaboration with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE), to guide students and parents through the maze of college applications and financial aid, this free resource promises to shed light on what often feels like a daunting journey.
The webinar, which is set to unpack the intricacies of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and shine a spotlight on programs such as the Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College program, is aimed squarely at high school seniors who are staring down the tunnel of their post-graduation plans and the looming college application deadlines, O’Brien is quoted in Indiana House Republicans’ statement, “High school seniors who are thinking about their post-graduation plans and applying for colleges can take advantage of this free webinar.” And with it comes the promise of understanding state student assistance options like the 21st Century Scholars program and the Frank O’Bannon Grant.
If you’re a senior, or the parent of one, grappling with FAFSA forms or just trying to figure out where to start, this is your chance to gather essential information without leaving your home. The webinar is virtual, which means it’s as accessible as it gets—log in from your living room, your kitchen table, your local coffee shop- any place where internet whispers through the air…