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Cummings Hosts "How to Pay for College" Seminar
14th Annual Seminar includes financial aid panel, meetings with colleges, universities and scholarship organizations.
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 15, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will host his 14th Annual “How to Pay for College” Seminar in Baltimore.
The "How to Pay for College" Seminar is a free event designed to inform constituents about higher education opportunities and financial assistance programs to help them attain the American Dream of a college education.
The seminar includes a financial aid panel which informs students and parents about federal financial aid programs, Maryland scholarship programs, researching private scholarship opportunities, the college admissions process, community college programs and college assessment test preparation. In addition, the seminar allows students and parents to meet with representatives from colleges, universities and scholarship organizations.
“The affordability of a college education is one of the primary concerns of many families,” Congressman Cummings said. “I offer these seminars each year to make sure parents and students are aware of the many financial aid options available to them.”
Participating organizations include: Alabama A&M University, American University, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore International College, Capitol College, Cheyney University, CollegeBound Foundation, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, College Savings Plans of Maryland, Community College of Baltimore County – Catonsville, Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, Garrett College, Goldey-Beacom College, Hood College, Howard Community College, Johns Hopkins University, La Salle University, Montgomery College, Old Dominion University, Peabody Institute, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Salisbury University, Sojourner-Douglass College, Towson University, United Negro College Fund, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Phoenix, U.S. Department of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Washington College, West Chester University
WHAT: Congressman Elijah E. Cummings’ 14th Annual “How to Pay for College” Seminar
WHERE: Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
WHEN: Monday, November 15, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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