Bridges to College will offer two “You Can Go to College!” Nights for high school students and their parents. The programs are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Greenville High School, and 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Ansonia High School.
Bridges to College board member Chris Seger will be the presenter. Seger brings more than 13 years of financial aid experience to the presentation. Before accepting her job as Director of Admissions for Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond, Seger worked in financial aid at three colleges, most recently the Ohio State University. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wright State University and her Doctorate from the University of Missouri - St. Louis.
The free program is designed for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. The program will include topics such as money-saving tips for college-bound students, how to find the college that is a good fit for the student, steps to take when applying to college, and ways to fund college. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
In addition, Bridges to College will provide free informational brochures about applying to college, financial aid and more. “Applying to college and financing it can seem like overwhelming tasks,” said Beth Sears, executive director of Bridges to College. “This program is designed to take some of the confusion out of the process.”
Bridges to College helps students and their parents make educational plans after high school. This could mean going to a community college, a four-year university, or technical school.
Bridges to College is a non-profit organization that formed in 2006. It helps more students go to college through programming, mentoring, and scholarships. For more information, contact Beth Sears, executive director, at 548-4188, ext. 896, or 423-2442.
No comments:
Post a Comment