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Students and families are invited to attend the TRIO Family Night event, "Test It, Fund It: ACT + FAFSA Crash Course," scheduled for Thursday, October 23. The event will take place at the Joliet Central Multipurpose Room with doors opening at 4:00 PM.
Organizers say the evening will provide information and resources to help participants prepare for the ACT exam and learn about funding options for college education. Topics include test strategies, financial aid through FAFSA, and scholarship opportunities.
"Bring your family, your questions, and your college goals—we’re here to help you succeed," event organizers said.
Joliet West High School serves students in grades 9 through 12 in Joliet and Will County. In the 2019-2020 school year, enrollment was 3,310 students, with grade 9 having the largest percentage of students at 27.3 percent according to the Illinois Report Card (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). Grade 10 made up 24.7 percent of enrollment (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/), while grade 11 accounted for 25.1 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/) and grade 12 represented 26.1 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The school's student body during that year included approximately 34.9 percent white students, 21.2 percent black students, 39 percent Hispanic students, and 1.7 percent Asian students as reported by the Illinois Report Card (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The TRIO Family Night aims to support families in navigating both academic testing and college financial planning.
