Mary Rathman

Loan repayments postponed
Borrowers who were able to pause their federal student loan repayment will see their repayments postponed until May 1, according to a Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEEA) news release.

The federal government had intended to have borrowers resume payments in February, but have decided to wait until May because of the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant, the release says.

KHEAA advises borrowers to make sure their loan servicer has their current contact information. To find your loan servicer, log into your account at StudentAid.gov, and visit the “My Loan Services” section.

The loan servicer can help if you have trouble restarting repayment of the loan, and help to find a repayment plan that fits your finances.

KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established to improve students’ access to college, as well as to provide information about financial aid and financial literacy, at no cost to students and parents.

Visit KHEAA.com for more information.

Homeschool program
The Pasco County Library Cooperative’s Mobile Makerspace will join the Elementary Homeschool Program at Starkey Wilderness Park on Jan. 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The park’s team members will teach about native plants and the library’s team members will lead a gardening activity using native plant cuttings.

The program is free, but space is limited.

Registration is required for all who will take part, including parents/guardians and children.

Do not register unless you plan to attend; and please cancel the reservation if you no longer can attend.

For information and to register, visit PascoLibraries.org.

Flexible-start classes
Registration for Hillsborough Community College’s (HCC) spring flex-start semester is underway, with an offering of more than 1,000 classes.

The flex-start schedule offers a variety of start dates, times and modalities, including on campus, online, and live online, to ensure that students have the flexibility they need.

Students can earn credits applicable to any of HCC’s associate in arts and associate in science degrees, college credit and postsecondary adult vocational credits.

Tuition assistance also is available.

Flex-start semester dates are: Feb. 7 (12-week classes); Feb. 14 (10-week classes and five-week classes); March 8 (eight-week classes); and March 29 (five-week classes).

For information, visit HCCfl.edu/flexstart.

Scholarship applications
Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley is accepting applications for the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections Scholarship (FSASE).

Applicants must be at least a junior in college; be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida, and have at least a C average or above for the previous year; have been a resident of Florida for two years; and demonstrate a financial need.

Two letters of recommendation, one from a college or university last attended or graduated from, and one from a personal reference should accompany the application.

The applicant also must be a registered voter.

Applications, as well as additional requirements, guidelines and eligibility information, can be found online at PascoVotes.gov, by selecting the 2022 FSASE Scholarship Application under the Newsworthy tab on the homepage.

Deadline for getting applications to the supervisor’s office is March 11.

Applicants will personally be interviewed by Corley, who will then select one finalist from Pasco County for consideration by the FSASE Scholarship Committee.

The association will award four $1,200 scholarships statewide to a political science/public or business administration or journalism/mass communications major.

Student achievements

• Sydney Fleeman and Andrea Lefebvre, both of Odessa, were named to the Dean’s List at Valdosta State University in Georgia.
• Brianna Pearson, of Lutz, earned a place on the Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York.
• Dylan Schaffer, of Lutz, was named to the Dean’s List at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri.
• Allie Ungerecht, of Lutz, was recognized to the President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University , Manchester.

Filing for student aid
After completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students can take other steps to ensure they receive as much money for college as possible, according to a Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) news release.

Once students submit the FAFSA, it takes several days for the application to be processed.

Students should receive and review a Student Aid Report (SAR) that recaps the information from their FAFSA, to be sure it is complete and accurate. If changes need to be made, visit StudentAid.gov and click on Apply for Aid.

The SAR is sent to each college a student lists on the FAFSA. Students should check with the financial aid offices at the schools to which they’ve applied to verify the SAR was received and if the school requires more paperwork.

After completing the FAFSA, students should contact the schools if their family situation changes in a major way.

KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established to improve students’ access to college, as well as to provide information about financial aid and financial literacy, at no cost to students and parents.

Visit KHEAA.com for more information.