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HOUSTON, TX-Congressman Gene Green (D-Houston), on Monday, February 5, 2007 will hold his Paying for College Workshop, in conjunction with the Sallie Mae Fund at South Houston High School.
“This will be our 11th time to hold this event. We hold two workshops per year,” said Congressman Gene Green. “Each time it has gotten bigger and better which lets us know that we are getting the word out and that we are definitely making a difference in the lives of students in our community. This event is held at different high schools in our district. We have held our workshop at North Shore High School, Aldine, Milby, Cesar Chavez, Furr, Sam Houston, Austin, Galena Park, MacArthur and this year at South Houston High School.”
The workshop, which is held in conjunction with the Sallie Mae Fund, has been serving students in the 29th Congressional District for the last five years. Twice a year, Sallie Mae Fund representatives join Congressman Gene Green and give a tutorial that shows parents and student how they can access money for college through Federal loans, grants and scholarships.
Two five-hundred dollar scholarships will be awarded to students from the 29th District at the workshop. Students must be present to win.
WHO: CONGRESSMAN GENE GREEN & SALLIE MAE FUND
WHAT: PAYING FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP
WHEN: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007 @ 7:00PM
WHERE: SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL
3820 SOUTH SHAVER
SOUTH HOUSTON, TX
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