College is not cheap. To get scholarships and financial aid, the first step for students is to fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Athletic Factory is offering assistance in completing the process.

For the FAFSA, logging in and getting the passwords set, and gathering and entering tax information takes a little bit of perseverance, but once it’s all turned in all you have to do is wait to see what financial aid you are eligible for.

The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is another federal financial aid award that goes to students who have received Medicaid for a certain time period during their childhood.

Taking the time to gather the documentation and fill out the forms is crucial to getting the financial aid that makes college a possibility for all interested students.

The Athletic Factory in Port Huron is offering a series of Saturday workshops to help students and families fill out the FAFSA and apply for TIP. The workshops are held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.