The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is holding a special ceremony at Garrard County High School on Wednesday to recognize two students who helped make the FAF$A for the Future TikTok Challenge a success.
CPE launched the challenge in March to raise awareness about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA form. It allows students to access need-based aid and other forms of financial assistance for college.
Sisters Kyrin Norris, from Garrard County High School, and Jaydan Norris, from Eastern Kentucky University, were among many who posted videos on TikTok to help spread the word.
CPE President Aaron Thompson, along with education leaders from around the state, will gather at the high school in Lancaster, Kentucky, to celebrate the students’ efforts and discuss the importance of FAFSA completion. The media is invited to attend.
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What:
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FAF$A for the Future TikTok Challenge Recognition Ceremony
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When:
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Noon (EDT) on Wednesday, May 12
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Who:
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President Aaron Thompson, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Garrard County Superintendent Kevin Stull
Deputy Secretary Mary Pat Regan, Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Rep. Josh Bray, House District 71
Chair Lu Young, Kentucky Board of Education
President David McFaddin, Eastern Kentucky University
Chancellor Kris Williams, Kentucky Community and Technical College System
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Where:
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Garrard County High School, 599 Industry Road, Lancaster, Kentucky
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The Council on Postsecondary Education is leading efforts to get more Kentuckians more highly educated. By 2030, at least 60% of working-age adults in Kentucky will need to have earned a postsecondary education degree or credential to meet expected workforce demands.