A Financial Aid workshop will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the Lehighton Area High School cafeteria.

Joe Alaimo, financial aid director from Wilkes University, will be on hand to guide parents/guardians through an important first step in financial planning for college. The workshop will include "What Financial Aid is All About" and a hands on activity completing the Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA).Call 610-377-7600 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to make reservations to attend as soon as possible. Deadline is Jan. 3. Snow make up date will be Jan. 9.