Charles County’s seven public high schools are hosting financial aid nights for students, parents and community members interested in learning how to search for scholarships and financial aid. Staff members from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will provide presentations about the college fund search as well as share tips and other resources helpful in the college planning process.
The following is a list of dates, times and locations. All financial aid nights are open to the public.
- Monday, Nov. 2 – Maurice J. McDonough High School, 6 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 16 – St. Charles High School, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 – La Plata High School, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Thomas Stone High School, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 8 – Henry E. Lackey High School, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 10 – Westlake High School, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 17 – North Point High School
During each school’s financial aid night, staff will be available in school computer labs to help students and parents register for their federal student aid (FSA) identification number. The FSA identification number is required for any student to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in January. Contact the college and career advisor at each school for specific information about financial aid nights.
Charles County Public Schools provides 26,300 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 36 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Patricia Vaira, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Pamela K. Murphy, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
