"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."   Malcolm X

What is the Student Financial Assistance Outreach Center?

Because too many students do not know how much financial assistance is available to attend college, the Student Financial Assistance Outreach Center (SFAOC) was established in the fall of 1997 to provide financial aid resource information to both students and parents.

Our outreach specialists discuss the various components of financial assistance, the correct way to complete the FAFSA, and any new developments in student financial aid.
Our staff visits high schools, social service agencies, community organizations, and churches to deliver and spread the word about college funding throughout the community.
The SFAOC is committed to eliminating the lack of money as a barrier to college enrollment—because little money shouldn’t hinder big dreams.

• Who can utilize our services?
  ANYONE!! Our outreach specialists provide vital college funding information to anyone with a sincere desire to attend college. What’s more, our services are FREE!
  
  
• What kind of services/resources does the SFAOC offer?
  Our services are geared to meet the specific needs of our target population. 
  These services/resources include:
  

  1. Seminars/Workshops
      Designed to explain the different types of available college funding
  
  2. Individual/Family Sessions
      Customized to address your specific concerns/questions
  
  3. Scholarship Searches
      Internet sources and our free SFAOC “Money for School” booklet is    available

• How do I schedule an appointment?
  Simply call our office at (773) 437-4020 to schedule a one-on-one appointment or to have an outreach specialist conduct an on-site workshop/seminar. After hours and weekend appointments may be arranged.
  
  
• SFAOC Staff
  Financial assistance enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential through access to higher education. The SFAOC staff is committed to eliminating money as a barrier to college enrollment.