LCC event will help students and parents find free money for college
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Community College will hold How to Pay For College…In One Day, a free financial aid and scholarship workshop, on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event moves to a new location this year, Lane’s Downtown Campus at 101 W. 10th Ave. in Eugene, across from the Eugene Public Library. The event is designed for high school juniors and seniors and current Lane students. Register online at www.lanecc.edu/scholarships
For the 18th year, students and parents can, in one day and in one location, complete the federal financial aid application process and access college scholarship resources.
Participants will learn how to find and compete for scholarships and how to write effective applications.
The College Goal Oregon session runs from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. During this time financial aid professionals will help participants complete the online FAFSA application, so participants should bring their 2015 tax and financial records.
During repeating breakout sessions staff from the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) and Lane Community College will provide information about scholarships and financial aid specific to their organization.
Schedule:
- 9:30-10:00 a.m.– Check in
- 10:00 10:30 a.m.– Welcome, event overview
- 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - College Goal Oregon - Meet with financial aid professionals who will help you complete the online FAFSA. Bring your 2015 tax records and your 2015 financial records.
Sessions repeat at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.:
- Scholarship Strategies - Learn resources and strategies for finding and applying for college scholarships. Learn resources and strategies for finding and applying for college scholarships. Includes application tips for the Lane Community College Foundation application. Led by Lane’s Scholarship Advising Team.
- Finding Funds for Oregon Students - Finding Funds describes how to complete the Office of Student Access and Completion Scholarship application and information about all OSAC’s grant programs including the Oregon Promise. Led by OSAC staff.
- Understanding Financial Aid - Learn how to cover your college costs. Get an overview of the types of financial aid and the application needed to fill out in order to qualify. Join Lane Community College financial aid advisors for this informative session. Q and A to follow.
The event is sponsored by Northwest Community Credit Union.
Coffee and tea will be available. Brown bags are welcome.
Email questions to scholarshipadvising@lanecc.edu or call (541) 463-5853.
To request accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event contact the Center for Accessible Resources at least one week in advance at (541) 463-5150 or accessibleresources@lanecc.edu
For more information about Lane Community College:
Lane is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabilities Employer
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