Dennis Bega with the U.S. Department of Education will be the keynote speaker at College Goal Tennessee 2015 on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UTC University Center at 615 McCallie Ave. PEF and partners are hosting this free college planning and financial aid workshop, part of the nationwide College Goal initiative. Free breakfast and 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 FAFSA (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.
Some of the workshop titles will include:
? Common Cents Strategies: Financial Success during & after College
? Engineers: More than People who drive the Train
? Essay Writing
? Financial Aid 101
? First Year Success at College
? Hack the Library: How to Research like a Pro
? Navigating the College Admissions Process
? Navigating the NCAA & becoming a Division 1 Student-Athlete
? Relationship between Education & Income
? Resume, Professionalism & Interviewing
? Strategies for Applying to Highly Selective Colleges
? Succeeding Regardless of Color or Class
? Tips for Parents of New College Students
? What is an Honors Program & What can it do for me?
? Writing Recommendation Letters in 30 minutes
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, Girls Preparatory School, Naviance by Hobsons & SACAC (Southern Association for College Admission Counseling).
For more information, contact PEF Vice President of College and Career Success Stacy Lightfoot at slightfoot@pefchattanooga.org or 648-4443.