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February is Know How 2 Go to College Month

Posted On: 2009-02-06
Research has shown that without regard to income level, America’s young people have college aspirations and realize that a postsecondary education is a key to their future. Yet, despite their inclination, middle to low-income and first generation students are inadequately represented on college campuses. Barriers may include affordability, a lack of college planning, preparation, expectations, mentorship and support systems. Hence, Mayor Thomas Henry has proclaimed February "Know How to Go to College" month in Fort Wayne, IN. The Fort Wayne members of the Indiana College Success Coalition would like to share with you February’s Coalition activities.

Activities Include:
•Twenty-first Century Scholar Senior members will have their "Last Chance” to affirm their scholarship this Saturday, February 6th at 10:00 am at the Public Safety Academy. This is crucial, as Senior Twenty-first Century Scholars who are unable to complete their Affirmations risk forfeiting their Scholarship.
• We encourage all parents, guardians and mentors of K-12 students to attend the February 14th event at Glenbrook Mall.
• Parents of High School Seniors, who may need assistance in completing their FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid financial aid forms, are invited to attend a free workshop (College Goal Sunday) at IPFW on Sunday February 15th from 2-4pm.
• FAFSA Friday is an additional push for families needing assistance with filling out the FAFSA prior to the March 10 deadline. On Friday, February 27, Learn More Indiana will enable Hoosiers to participate online and get help through a streaming video filled with financial aid information. Students, counselors, teachers and parents can also get help from financial aid advisors via live chat by logging on between the hours of 11a.m.-2p.m. and 6p.m.-9p.m EST. Spanish assistance will be provided. Log on to www.learnmoreindiana.org/FAFSAfriday

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Home Calendar iTeams	iTeams News <-- back to homepage February is Know How 2 Go to College Month Posted On: 2009-02-06 Research has shown that without regard to income level, America’s young people have college aspirations and realize that a postsecondary education is a key to their future. Yet, despite their inclination, middle to low-income and first generation students are inadequately represented on college campuses. Barriers may include affordability, a lack of college planning, preparation, expectations, mentorship and support systems. Hence, Mayor Thomas Henry has proclaimed February "Know How to Go to College" month in Fort Wayne, IN. The Fort Wayne members of the Indiana College Success Coalition would like to share with you February’s Coalition activities. Activities Include: •Twenty-first Century Scholar Senior members will have their "Last Chance” to affirm their scholarship this Saturday, February 6th at 10:00 am at the Public Safety Academy. This is crucial, as Senior Twenty-first Century Scholars who are unable to complete their Affirmations risk forfeiting their Scholarship. • We encourage all parents, guardians and mentors of K-12 students to attend the February 14th event at Glenbrook Mall. • Parents of High School Seniors, who may need assistance in completing their FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid financial aid forms, are invited to attend a free workshop (College Goal Sunday) at IPFW on Sunday February 15th from 2-4pm. • FAFSA Friday is an additional push for families needing assistance with filling out the FAFSA prior to the March 10 deadline. On Friday, February 27, Learn More Indiana will enable Hoosiers to participate online and get help through a streaming video filled with financial aid information. Students, counselors, teachers and parents can also get help from financial aid advisors via live chat by logging on between the hours of 11a.m.-2p.m. and 6p.m.-9p.m EST. Spanish assistance will be provided. Log on to www.learnmoreindiana.org/FAFSAfriday
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