RACINE — There are several upcoming events intended to help high schoolers receive money to attend college.
Elizabeth Erickson, Higher Expectations for Racine County executive director, left, and Racine Mayor Cory Mason celebrated October 2026 as FAFSA Completion Month in Racine.
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Alexandra Riley, Educational Opportunity Center outreach coordinator at UW-Parkside, from left; AJ Paul, Gateway Technical College student finance specialist; Elizabeth Erickson, Higher Expectations for Racine County executive director; Racine Mayor Cory Mason; and Victor Frasher, Educators Credit Union director of community engagement, celebrated FAFSA Completion Month at the Community Center at Douglas Park, 2221 Douglas Ave.
Six photos of a "FAST FAFSA" event at Knapp Elementary
James Akakpo, from left, Lizeth Brito, Elizabeth Erickson, Donta Buckles, Davion Robinson, Allan Sanchez, Claudia Dieck, Alexis Kleihauer and Alejandro Solis were some of the attendees at a FAFSA workshop July 17 at Knapp Elementary. There are five additional free workshops over the next few weeks: two in Racine and three in Kenosha.
Kimberly Melendez, left, receives help with her FAFSA form from Alejandro Solis, one of four financial aid support team members, during a workshop Wednesday at Knapp Elementary.
Alexis Kleihauer, right, assists Donta Buckles, who attends Texas Southern University, with his FAFSA form during a workshop Wednesday at Knapp Elementary, 2701 17th St. Kleihauer is one of four financial aid support team members assisting Racine and Kenosha students complete their FAFSA forms this summer.
Alexis Kleihauer, left, helps James Akakpo, who attends Clark Atlanta University, with his FAFSA form during a workshop Wednesday at Knapp Elementary. Billions of dollars go unused every year across the country because people do not fill out FAFSA forms, so Kleihauer and team members are trying to increase the completion rate among area residents.
Alexis Kleihauer, left, helps James Akakpo, who attends Clark Atlanta University, with his FAFSA form during a workshop Wednesday at Knapp Elementary. Billions of dollars go unused every year across the country because people do not fill out FAFSA forms, so Kleihauer and team members are trying to increase the completion rate among area residents.
Team members assisted students with their FAFSA forms during a workshop at Knapp Elementary School, 2701 17th St.
