Sam Johnson Announces Paying for College Seminar
Saturday, October 4th at 10 a.m. in Dallas
Washington,
Sep 16 -
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) invited college-bound students and their families to a free workshop on planning and paying for college on Saturday, October 4th at 10 a.m. in Dallas. High school juniors and seniors present may enter to win a $500 scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund.
The free event is open to the public and press. People may RSVP by emailing SamJohnsonEvent@mail.house.gov but it is not mandatory.
Johnson will host the Paying for College program with the Sallie Mae Fund, a leading servicer of student loans. Sallie Mae financial aid experts, as well as representatives from local colleges, will be on hand to answer questions. Families will learn about applying for and qualifying for financial aid; understanding financial aid awards; borrowing for college; the differences in federal student loan programs and more.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 4th at 10 a.m. in the Pavilion of the Texas A&M Extension Center located at 17360 Coit Road in Dallas.
“Most parents of college bound kids are feeling financial jitters in this shaky economy. Many parents and kids may be wondering – and perhaps fearing – how will they pay for everything in these lean economic times. For some, getting into a good school isn't the hard part -- paying for it is. This Paying for College seminar should help a lot of folks learn more about their financial options,” said Johnson.
Those with questions about the event should contact Johnson’s office at 972-470-0892.
Saturday, October 4th
10 a.m.
FREE Paying for College Seminar
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson
Texas A&M Extension Center - Pavilion
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, TX 75252
