K-12 and College Ready Initiatives

We invest in our high school students to help prepare them for success in college, careers, or the military.

Sign up for a FAFSA volunteer training

As part of the Chamber’s annual financial aid campaign to help families afford education beyond high school, we are once again recruiting and training volunteers to help students and parents complete the FAFSA and TASFA. All volunteer trainings will be held virtually.

You do not need to be an expert on financial aid to participate, and our virtual trainings will teach you what you need to know in order to help families at area events.

Volunteer for our financial aid events

Calling all volunteers! Get trained as a volunteer to assist students and parents in applying for financial aid.

Sign up for any of our virtual training sessions:
Thursday August 26th
Thursday September 2nd
Thursday September 9th
Tuesday September 14th
Thursday September 16th

Sign up for a FAFSA volunteer training

Please contact Zhelun Chen, Associate Program Manager for Education, Advocacy, and Talent at zchen@austinchamber.com or Gilbert Zavala, VP of Education and Talent Development, at gzavala@austinchamber.com with any questions about Financial Aid Events or volunteer opportunities.

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