Financial Aid

Renton School District is inviting 12th graders and their parents and/or legal guardians to join us during our Financial Aid events! 

A variety of dates will be offered for the 2022-2023 school year to meet the needs of our families. Please check back in September 2022 for available dates. 

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Please bring the following information and documents with you to the event:

ALL ATTENDEES:

• Your driver’s license or state ID.

• Your income information. This includes bank statements, a W-2 or pay stub, and a past tax return.

• Your parents’ financial information. Parents should bring a copy of their 2021 tax return if you intend to go to school the fall of 2023.

• Additional financial information such as child support statements, TANF or welfare information, real estate, investments, family business or farm info.

FAFSA FILERS MUST ALSO BRING:

• Your Social Security Card or green card.

• One parent’s Social Security Number (if they have one).

Money Maze is a presentation designed to address the  major issues students and parents face as they pursue all the types of merit and need based financial aid programs.

Learn About:

• Cost & Value of College
• Types of Financial Aid
• FAFSA/WASFA
• Private Scholarships

For attending the workshop each family will receive a copy of, "The Money Maze - Finding Money for College", a workbook that matches the PowerPoint presentation, as well as other valuable college planning resources.

There is no cost to attend the "Money Maze" presentation.

Interpreters will be available. 

9th, 10th, 11th , 12th graders and their families encouraged to attend the full 2-hour presentation and our Middle School students in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade are encouraged to attend the shorter 1-hour session. All grades are more than welcome to attend either or both presentations.

Fall 2022: 
Regular 2-hour presentation. 
(Families can come as early as 5:45pm)

Registration link coming soon. Please check back September 2022 for dates and links for presenations. 

Spring 2023 
Short version 1-hour presentation. (Families can come as early as 5:45pm)

Registration link coming soon. Please check back September 2022 for dates and links for presenations. 

After registering for both or either events above (Dates TBD and links to come), you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

You can also select to receive a FREE Money Maze workbook in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Russian. Questions? Contact Michele Johnson. 

Visit the Washington State Student Loan Education Site to get help, find resources, and understand more about financial aid.
 

Need help with financial aid? The 12th Year Campaign is offering virtual assistance. Make an appointment today!
 
From their website, "Financial aid matters. Nationally, seniors who complete a financial aid application are 84 percent more likely to enroll in postsecondary education. The rate is even higher for students from lower‐income families. From an apprenticeship program to a two-or-four-year college degree, education beyond high school prepares students for jobs that move  them beyond minimum wage. Even a one-year credential program at a community or technical college can increase future earnings."

12th Year Campaign : 2020-21 Financial Aid Info & Filing Events

The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to  go to college; applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application. Register in advance and join one of the virtual events to learn more and to get help.