Annual Regional FAFSA Summit Recap

The 3rd Annual Regional FAFSA Summit brought together educators, counselors, administrators, and community leaders from Racine and Kenosha, united in their mission to expand postsecondary access for every student.

Key partners included representatives from Kenosha and Racine Unified School Districts, school counselors, principals, athletic directors, and community organizations such as the Mahone Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, Glozo Outreach, UW-Extension, and financial aid administrators from our postsecondary partners. Special thanks to Gateway Technical College, our host and investor, and UW-Parkside for their continued partnership.

Regional FAFSA Progress This Year:

• 1,300 students completed their FAFSAs across Racine and Kenosha, unlocking over $6 million in potential aid
• KUSD: 61 more students than last year, adding $280,000 in aid
• RUSD: 149 more students, adding $685,000 in aid

Nearly $1 million in additional support is now available for students and families across our region.

The new FAFSA G.O.A.T. trophy was awarded to Racine Unified School District for having the most schools meet their FAFSA goals in the 2024–25 cycle. The traveling trophy will rotate to different RUSD schools throughout the year to celebrate ongoing FAFSA success.

​A huge thank you to every educator, partner, and family member helping students take this crucial step toward their futures. Together, we’re building stronger pathways from high school to college, career, and beyond.

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