Jan. 27, 2012

College Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host 6 free workshops in February.

• How to Pay for College (offered in Spanish)
  5:30-6:30 p.m.—Wednesday, February 1
  Learn how to pay for college with financial aid and scholarships.
• Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
  3:00-4:00 p.m.—Saturday, February 4
  Presented by Jessica Starkey, learn ways to make your personal statement come alive.
• Searching for Scholarships + Hands-on Lab
  5 - 6:30 p.m.—Tuesday, February 7
  Get tips on searching for scholarships and put what you learn to the test in a hands-on computer session.
• Understanding Financial Aid + FAFSA Lab
  5 - 6:45 p.m.—Tuesday, February 21
  Learn about grants, loans, work study and scholarships, then explore FAFSA on our computers.
• Understanding Financial Aid
  5:30-6:30 p.m.—Thursday, February 23
  Learn about grants, loans, work study and scholarships.
• Searching for Scholarships + Hands-on Lab
  5 - 6:30 p.m.—Tuesday, February 28
  Get tips on searching for scholarships and put what you learn to the test in a hands-on computer session.

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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