Norfolk Area College Fair September 7
Will feature over 80 colleges!
(LINCOLN, Neb. August 29, 2008) – College-bound students and their families can visit with representatives from nearly 80 state and regional colleges during the Norfolk Area College Fair Sunday, September 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Northeast Community College.
The College Fair is sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation through partnerships with the Nebraska Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers and Nebraska high school counselors. The event will also feature financial aid presentations in the Auditorium.
Follow these tips to help you make the most of your College Fair visit:
Before you attend, determine which colleges you want to visit (a list is available in the College Fair article at EducationQuest.org).
Prepare a list of questions to ask the college representatives. Ask about deadlines for admission, scholarships and financial aid.
Prepare pre-printed labels with your name and address to stick on information cards at college booths where you want additional information.
Attend a financial aid program at the College Fair to learn about types of aid and how to apply.
If you have questions about the Norfolk Area College Fair, contact the EducationQuest Omaha office at 888.357.6300.
Other college fairs scheduled for this fall are as follows:
Grand Island Area College Fair, Sunday, September 14, 1:00-3:30 pm – Heartland Event Center
Tri-State Area College Fair, Sunday, October 5, 1:00-3:30 pm – Marina Center, South Sioux City
Scottsbluff/Gering Area College Fair, Sunday, October 12, 1:00-3:30 pm – Gering Civic Center
Lincoln Area College Fair, Sunday, October 19, 1:00-3:30 pm – Southeast Community College
Omaha Area College Fair, Sunday, October 26, 1:00-4:00 pm – University of Nebraska at Omaha
EducationQuest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, EducationQuest provides free college planning services; funds need-based scholarship programs; provides grants that help high schools increase their college-going rate; and provides outreach services for community agencies statewide. For more information, call 800.303.3745 or visit www.EducationQuest.org.
