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January 8, 2008
HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE-IN ONE DAY
An event for students and parents who want to obtain free money for college
EUGENE - Lane Community College will hold its ninth annual Scholarship Workshop in conjunction with the state's second annual College Goal Oregon so that students and parents can, in one day and in one location, complete the federal financial aid application process and access college scholarship resources. Last year, the two events were held in separate locations and enrolled more than 450 parents, high school students, college students, and community members.
The Scholarship Workshop and College Goal Oregon will be held Saturday, January 26, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., in the Center for Meeting and Learning, building 19 lobby, main campus in Eugene, 4000 E. 30th Avenue.
Participants will learn how to find and compete for scholarships and how to write effective applications. Specific information about Oregon Student Assistance Commission, Ford Family Foundation, and Lane Foundation scholarships will be provided. Financial aid professionals will help participants complete FAFSA worksheets and online applications, so participants should bring their 2007 tax and financial records.
Lane students may register online with CRN 34607. Community members may register by calling Continuing Education at 463-5252.
Schedule:
8:30-9 a.m. - Registration, Welcome, Overview
9 a.m.-3 p.m. - College Goal Oregon: Meet with financial aid professionals to complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA application. Bring 2007 tax and financial records.
9-10:30 a.m. - Scholarship Workshop I: Be a competitive applicant! Learn resources and strategies for finding scholarships plus how to write quality essays and applications.
10:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. - Scholarship Workshop II: Learn about Ford Family Foundation scholarships and the Oregon Student Assistance Commission scholarship application.
12:20-1:50 p.m. - Scholarship Workshop I (repeat)
2-3:30 p.m. - Scholarship Workshop II (repeat)
Event sponsors are Roehl & Sittner Investment Advisors, LLC; College Goal Sunday; and the Lane Community College Foundation, Diversity Education Fund, Career & Employment Services, and Financial Aid.
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PIO: Joan Aschim, (541) 463-5591, aschimj@lanecc.edu
Contacts: Beth S. Landy, Faculty/Counselor, (541) 463-5295, landyb@lanecc.edu
Jackie Bryson, Lane Scholarship Coordinator, (541) 463-5164, brysonj@lanecc.edu
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