Roanoke Higher Education Center Hosting “FAFSA Fire” Workshop

January 18, 2025
Get personalized assistance at this communitywide event featuring financial aid experts from Roanoke Region colleges and universities.


Financial aid experts from area colleges and universities will be on hand to help you complete the federal (FAFSA) or state (VASA) financial aid application and answer your questions.

Participating institutions include Hollins University, Ferrum College, Project Discovery, Radford University, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Western Community College.

WHO’S INVITED: Anyone interested in applying or learning more about the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia Alternative State Aid Application (VASA) application.

This event is FREE but advance registration is required.

Se Habla Español – Spanish-language interpreters will be on-site to assist applicants.

PLUS: Free parking, refreshments, and door-prize drawings!

Register to Attend!



IMPORTANT –Create studentaid.gov accounts (FSA ID and password) for both the student and the parent at least one week before attending FAFSA Fire. Bring your FSA IDs and passwords to FAFSA Fire. Creating your accounts prior to FAFSA Fire will make completing the FAFSA faster and easier. For more information, contact:

Carla L. James, PhD Senior Director of Academic & Student Services Roanoke Higher Education Center carla.jackson@education.edu (540) 767-6010