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WHO:            Representatives of COSTEP and the Financial Aid Office from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
 
WHAT:           Free Financial Aid Fair         
 
WHEN:          Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
WHERE:        Padre Staples Mall, First Floor Center Court

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Financial Aid Office and COSTEP will be at Padre Staples Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 to offer free financial aid assistance and help with University applications.
Financial Aid assistance is available to all prospective college students regardless of which state college or university they plan to attend. University representatives will also be available to give assistance to students seeking admission to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Financial aid applicants should bring 2006 tax return fro parents, and student if applicable as well as proof of any benefits such as social security and retirement letters.

COSTEP (Council for South Texas Economic Progress) is a non-profit organization established in 1972 by former U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Treasury Lloyd Bentsen and other South Texas Political Leaders concerned about the region’s economy. Over the past 35 Years, COSTEP has provided thousands of students with information and financial aid assistance.