BROWARD COUNTY, FL - High school juniors and seniors and their parents or guardians can prepare for college entry at Broward County Libraries with free workshops on applying for college admission and financial aid and scholarships.
Workshops are presented by experienced and knowledgeable BRACE (Broward Advisors for Continuing Education) instructors from the Casseus College and Career Consulting Group, LLC.
Scholarships and Financial Aid workshops will be held from March 7th to June 27th at nine library locations countywide. Attendees learn to effectively use college planning tools to search for scholarships and to organize the best targeted search for each student. Also covered is the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), other types of aid, scholarships, basic tips, and common terms used in the process. It is necessary to bring Social Security and income tax returns to complete forms and leave the workshop with a completed application.
Applying for College Workshops will be held from April 4th to July 18th at six library locations. Attendees will learn to identify the best colleges for them based on their academics, achievements, activities and test scores. Students will complete at least one college application and be given step-by-step instructions on navigating the application process.
Seating is limited and preregistration for either free workshop is required. Preregistration for classes and waiting lists is online only, through the library’s Ready for College webpage, where all times, dates, locations and registration information may be found, or via Eventbrite. A full schedule for classes through July 2020, including Eventbrite registration links for each workshop, is attached below.
For additional information, contact Youth Services Community Engagement at YSA_CE@broward.org or 954-357-7336.
About Broward County Libraries Division
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is the largest library system in Florida by square footage and one of the busiest, with more than 7.5 million walk-in customers visiting its 38 locationsannually. Broward County Libraries Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.
DATE: February 28, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org