College can be a tough topic to tackle for students, but this year Etowah is providing resources for students to make it to college when they graduate. This includes having programs like Financial Aid Night and inviting colleges to visit during student lunches.

“It’s good that the school provides us with helpful information to attend college, so we are not struggling all year,’’ Danielle Emefiele, senior, said.

During student lunches, there are colleges set up near the counselor’s office and in the media center that help students apply for their desired college. Students can learn information about applications and deadlines. Financial Aid Night highlighted the process of applying for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the HOPE scholarship, and the Zell Miller scholarship. The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), which hosted the night, helps students by offering financial aid programs and providing more information.

‘’In partnering with the Georgia Student Financial Commission, they bring in their experts to provide guidance to students on their options and the means to acquire funding and scholarships as well as answering questions,’’ Taran Smith, counselor, said.

Students who have questions about college or college payments may visit the Georgia Finance Commission website or call Marcus Hilliard, who represents counties such as Cherokee, Cobb, and Dawson for all college finance related topics in Georgia. Contact Hilliard via cellphone at 404-694-8844 or by email at [email protected]. Presentations and college information is also available on Twitter ( @GAfutures) and YouTube ( Georgia Student Finance Commission).