For many students, the dream of continuing their education past high school would not be possible if not for financial aid. There are numerous ways students can get the financial help they need to make their college or university dreams a reality.

To help, Lee County Public Schools, with the assistance of Edison College, will host several Financial Aid Nights throughout the county. The events will be held in the schools’ auditorium and will run from 7-9 p.m.

In Lehigh, the program will be on Thursday, January 27 at Lehigh Senior High School Auditorium, 901 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres.

Those attending the meeting will learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and steps they need to take to help their children receive financial aid from postsecondary institutions (colleges, community colleges, high tech centers, etc.) Representatives from Edison College will cover the definition of financial aid, how to apply, deadlines, step-by-step instructions for completing the FAFSA, Bright Futures and state aid versus federal aid and more. The financial aid process can be very intimidating and these workshops help demystify the procedure and help parents and students feel more comfortable in going through the steps, school officials said.