Come to our college planning and financial aid programs.
Presented by Ada Gonzalez from Great Lakes as part of the College Access Challenge Grant Program.
All programs are free; no registration required.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Getting Their Kid Into College
- For all parents of high school students
- Wednesday, August 4th
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
For parents of students in grades 9 through 11, this workshop explains what they can do to help their children prepare for college. Topics covered include: setting expectations, preparing academically, aiming toward a career, researching and applying for colleges, financial aid, and adjusting to college.
Understanding Financial Aid Letters: Before You Sign on the Dotted Line
- For college-bound high school seniors and their families
- Wednesday, August 4th
- 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The goal of this workshop is to preview the types of award letters students and parents might receive, and show them how to interpret and compare them to ensure they are making the most informed financial decision. Attendees will also be provided with information about how to fill the gap between the cost of college and the financial aid offered.
Plan Your Collegeland Adventure Early
- For all 9th and 10th graders
- Thursday, August 5th
- 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
In this workshop, 9th and 10th graders are given an early look at what it takes to get to–and get through–college. They’ll learn what they can start doing immediately to help them prepare as well as receive an overview of what they can expect between now and their first day of college.
From Good Grades to Skateboarding, There’s a College Scholarship for You
- For all college-bound students
- Thursday, August 5th
- 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
There’s a lot of free money available to all kinds of students, and this workshop provides students and parents with details on how to search for scholarships and tips on completing the applications. The importance of scholarships when it comes to affording college is also covered.