Dec. 27, 2011
College Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host 6 free workshops in January.
- Understanding Financial Aid (offered three times this month):
5:30-6:30 p.m.—Tuesday, January 3
3 - 4 p.m.—Saturday, January 14
5:30-6:30 p.m.—Tuesday, January 31
Learn about grants, loans, work study and scholarships. - Searching for Scholarships + Hands-on Lab
2 - 4 p.m.—Wednesday, January 4
Get tips on searching for scholarships and put what you’ve learned to the test in a hands-on computer session. - How to Pay for College (offered in Spanish)
5:30-6:30 p.m.—Wednesday, January 11
Learn how to pay for college with financial aid and scholarships. - Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
5:30-6:45 p.m.—Wednesday, January 18
Presented by Jessica Sharkey, this workshop will help you make your personal statement come alive.
Space is limited. To register or for more information, call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov.
College Depot is a full-service college planning center that offers free one-on-one assistance, family consultation and workshops on all aspects of the college planning process, from financial aid to career exploration. The service is open to anyone seeking assistance with planning for college.
For a complete list of workshops and events, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot. Follow us at twitter.com/CollegeDepot.
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