Here’s another reason for parents of college-bound students to lose sleep at night - according to “The Debt Crisis at American Colleges” in the August issue of The Atlantic, “…college loans are nearing the $1 trillion mark, more than what all households owe on their credit cards.” To help parents and students through the sometimes confusing maze of paying for a college education, the Peters Township Public Library in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will host a free “College Financial Aid Night” on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 6:30– 8:30 p.m. at the library. The program will be given Jayeann Harr, Higher Education Access Partner from PHEAA, who will provide an overview of the financial aid process.
Parents and students are invited to the 60-minute presentation, which will describe all federal and PA-state financial aid programs, scholarships and FAFSA application processes. Other topics will include how colleges award aid to families and how financial aid deadline dates interface with the college admissions process. Loan rates and interest rates for students and parents will also be discussed. A question and answer session will follow the program.
Registration is necessary for this free program online, at the Library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.
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