PHOTO PROVIDED Pennsylvania College of Technology will host free workshops to assist current and future college students and their families in completing the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Feb. 16, at the college’s Madigan Library.

WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Financial Aid Office will assist current and future college students and their families in completing the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Colleges and universities — along with federal and state higher education agencies and other funding organizations — require the FAFSA to determine student eligibility for federal and state grants, federal loans and some scholarships.

Penn College is hosting free FAFSA completion workshops to facilitate the online application process. The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Feb. 16, in Room 202 of the college’s Madigan Library. For both dates, one-hour sessions are available between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Registration is required, as seating is limited to ensure confidentiality.

Currently enrolled students and those planning to attend any college or university are invited.

Students requiring parental or spousal information on their FAFSA should attend with those contributors. If that’s not possible, students should have their contributors’ email addresses. (They will learn how to invite contributors to provide information on the FAFSA.)

Financial Aid staff will guide federal taxpayers on granting consent and approval to have IRS tax information securely submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, a crucial step in completing the FAFSA. Attendees are recommended to have access to their 2024 federal tax and income documents, such as tax returns and W-2 forms. They should also know the amount of their current assets and any child support received in 2025.

“We want to help students maximize all financial aid resources,” said Jim W. Green, associate director of financial aid at Penn College. “The FAFSA is a pivotal step in determining eligibility for government-funded and other types of financial aid, and it can be intimidating. That’s why we are happy to assist students and their families in navigating this necessary process. We will help guide student applicants and their parent or spouse contributors and answer questions as they arise.”

To register for a FAFSA completion session, visit www.pct.edu/admissions/financial-aid. Questions can be directed to the Financial Aid Office by emailing finaid@pct.edu or calling 570-327-4766.

Penn College is a national leader in applied technology education. Visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free 800-367-9222.