PEF and partners will host a free college planning and financial aid workshop titled "College Goal Tennessee 2015" on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UTC University Center at 615 McCallie Ave. A free lunch will be provided.
High school students, parents and educators are invited to learn how students can succeed in college and how to apply for financial aid. They will receive free on-site assistance filling out the Free Application for Student Aid - the federal financial aid form that students/parents are required to file for students to be eligible to receive any state or federal aid. College students and their parents are invited to attend as well.
PEF's Stacy Lightfoot says, "During this free, half-day conference, students and their supporters will learn from experts and each other how to be successful in college. We will cover topics from financial planning for college to what employers are looking for to navigating the college application and much more. Business leaders, college admissions and financial aid experts will lead the sessions. This conference will confront real topics that affect the persistence of college students."
Participants can register at www.pefchattanooga.org/registerapply.
This free workshop is sponsored by PEF, UTC, YoungandWiser, Inc, College Goal Tennessee and Southern Association for College Admission Counseling.
For more information, contact PEF VP of College and Career Success Stacy Lightfoot at slightfoot@pefchattanooga.org or 648-4443.