EDINBURG – Leaders from across the region are coming together to encourage high school
seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and take advantage
of billions of funds available in financial aid.
The Region One Education Service Center, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Regional
Bank, Educate Texas, RGV Focus have created the TX FAFSA Challenge to encourage the
other 19 education service centers across the state to support the initiative to increase the
percentage of FAFSA completions among the Class of 2023.
Special remarks from TWC Commissioner Julian Alvarez as well as leaders from the partner
organizations will kick-off the challenge at the Region One Conference Center on Thursday,
Nov. 10 at 10:00 am.
The goal is to increase the percentage of students who complete the FAFSA from the 2021-
2022 cycle year. Ensuring access to funding for affordable education after high school supports
students in making their career dreams a reality and filling in-demand industry positions across
the state.
Students can use financial aid to help pay for education after high school by enrolling at a
community college, university or career school. A completed FAFSA determines eligibility for
federal, state and organization-based funding such as grants, work-study and loans that help
college or career school be more affordable.
Texas is one of the numerous states across the nation including California, Florida and New
York to support a state-wide initiative to boost FAFSA completion rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Annette S. Garcia, Region One ESC Creative
Services Director, angarcia@esc1.net | 984-6011.