<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/financial-aid-awareness-month-2026.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>02/09/2026 12:18:33 PM</pubDate><title>'Money Matters' Focus of Financial Aid Awareness Month at Lawson</title><description>Throughout February, Lawson State Community College is celebrating Financial Aid Awareness Month with weekly student‑focused events, including Money Matters Wednesday pop‑ups and themed sessions that help students file the FAFSA, stay eligible, and prepare for the year ahead.</description><author/><image><img src="https://www.lawsonstate.edu/_resources/assets/img/News/financial-awareness-month-2-2026.webp" alt="A girl showing something to men"/></image></item>