Essentials of College Planning seminar set for Dec. 10 in Houlton

by Staff Pioneer Times
15 years ago

The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops entitled “Essentials of College Planning” at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St., on Thursday, Dec. 10 and 17 at 9 a.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit http://meoc.maine.edu.     The MEOC is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education.  The program helps qualified adults make the transition towards a college education. MEOC, which is housed at the University of Maine, provides assistance to adults living in Maine and helps them go to whichever college or university they choose.
All MEOC services are free and include: GED/SAT Preparation; College Planning; Referrals/Advocacy; Career Advising; Financial Aid Advising; College Admissions Process; and Application Fee Waivers for Qualified Adults.
The MEOC successfully placed over 800 Maine adults in different colleges last year. The starting point for all MEOC participants is The Essentials of College Planning, a free interactive workshop that outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning, and study skills. The workshop lasts approximately 2 – 3 hours.  Pre-registration is required.
All workshops are subject to change.  For more information or to register, call: 1-800-281-3703