FREE Paying for College Workshop
Honorary Co-Host U.S. Representative Michael Burgess Scheduled to
Kick-Off February 28 Event

WHAT: Paying for College, a free workshop for high school students and their parents on planning and paying for college presented by The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

One high school student will win a $1,000 scholarship toward the cost of a higher education.

WHY: To explain the benefits of continuing an education beyond high school; the affordability of college through various types of financial aid (e.g., grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans); and the resources available to help families prepare for the college admissions process.

WHO: Lewisville-area college-bound students and their families, admissions and financial aid experts, and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, who will serve as honorary co-host

WHERE: Lewisville High School - Auditorium
1098 W. Main Street – Lewisville, TX 75067

WHEN: Saturday, February 28 at 10 a.m.



Individuals interested in attending should RSVP by calling (toll-free) 877-840-8224 or register online at www.thesalliemaefund.org. Seating is limited.

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The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, achieves its mission—to increase access to a post-secondary education for America's children—by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can.

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