The "Impact of Giving Back" Contest (Grades K-12)

From now through January 20, submissions are open for the second White House Student Film Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is The Impact of Giving Back, and it’s open to U.S. students, grades K-12.

Students can tell their stories about paying it forward, about community service, or what making a difference looks like in their eyes and through their lens. It can be a fictional story or a short documentary, so break out the lights, write a script, get the camera ready, and show us your passion for service and giving back. Go the the White House Film Festival website for more details: http://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfestival.

The official selections will be featured on the White House website, and shared across the world on White House sites and official social media accounts. Winners may have a chance to attend the film festival at the White House!

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25th Annual Latino College Expo & Youth Leadership Summit

Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:00 AM - Sunday, March 15, 2015 3:00 PM
New York University, Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South - 10^th Fl., NYC 10010
REGISTER:  latinocollege-expo.org/
Contact:  Antonio Aponte, antonio.aponte@bcny.org

view expo flyer  at http://nyccollegeline.org/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMTQvMDkvMDgvMTMvMTcvMDQvMzQ1LzI1dGhfQW5udWFsX0xhdGlub19Db2xsZWdlX0V4cG9fMjAxNS5wZGYiXV0/25th-Annual-Latino-College-Expo-2015.pdf

Ø  8:00 to 12:00pm (Leadership Summit) – Registration for Summit required

Ø  12:00pm to 3:00pm (Latino College Expo) – (No registration required)

Ø  Official Registration (students begins October 1^st)

Ø  The goal of the Youth Summit is to encourage all high school students and bring together other organizations, high schools, and community based organizations to participate in various college preparation workshops, then attend the 25th Annual Latino College Expo afterwards.

Ø  Students can expect to be energized, challenged, and empowered. As you exchange thoughts and ideas and learn about effective academic and leadership strategies and approaches to implement at your high schools and carry on to college when you enroll.

Ø  You will also have an opportunity to learn about topics that are significant to you, as you learn about the college and financial aid process. In addition, you will have the chance to meet with representatives from many universities from across the country. Finally, you will meet with many community agencies that provide college preparation services and scholarship information.

FAFSA Completion Event - John Bowne High School

Saturday, February 07, 2015 ♦ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

John Bowne High School, 63-25 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367
REGISTER:  collegegoalny.org/2015-event-locations/47-john-bowne-high-school-student-registration/individual-registration
COST:  Free

Contact:  Michael Turner, Michael.Turner@hesc.ny.gov

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Student financial aid starts with the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In order to receive all of the federal aid to which you are entitled, you must complete the FAFSA.

College Goal NY events are held throughout New York State to help students and families complete the FAFSA online.

Financial aid professionals from local colleges are available at these events to answer your questions and help you complete your FAFSA application. Each event offers five (5) College Access Challenge Grants worth $ 500.00.

Financial Aid Family Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 ♦ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday, December 13, 2014 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Bernie Wohl Center, 647 Columbus Ave (between 91st and 92nd Streets), NYC 10025
REGISTER:  goddard.org/options

Contact:  Jason Brown,  212-678-4667

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In this workshop we will:

• Give an overview of the financial aid process
• Review the FAFSA, TAP and Profile
• Answer your financial aid and college cost questions

Who Should Attend?
High School Juniors, High School Seniors, Parents of students and Young Adults
Refreshments will be served

7th Annual Latino College Fair

Saturday, November 22, 2014 ♦ 11:30 AM - 3:45 AM

Fordham University Rose Hill, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
REGISTER:  surveymonkey.com/s/2014LCFGenReg

Contact:  sabra@cicu.org

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The Latino College Fair allows students and parents/guardians to meet and talk with more than 50 independent college and university admission and financial aid representatives. The Planning and Paying for College Workshop will help students and their families better understand the admissions and financial aid process and programs. The workshop, simultaneously translated into Spanish via headphones, will cover college affordability, including explanations of grants and scholarships plus financial aid forms, terms and deadlines. The “Ask the Financial Aid Expert” stations provide students and families an opportunity to sit down with financial aid experts to get answers to their specific questions about paying for college.

A Very Special "Autism-Friendly" Circus Show

A Very Special Circus Show

Enjoy a night under the big top that the whole family can enjoy when the Big Apple Circus Presents an Autism-Friendly Performance of Metamorphosis.  The Big apple Circus has consulted with world-renowned ASD experts to adapt Metamorphosis for families with members on the spectrum.  The result is an adapted show that will include the same world-class artistry as the full performance with a shorter running time (75 minutes, no intermission), and adjusted lights and sound.  To make the evening even more enjoyable, calming centers have been set up for those who might need a break and there will be plenty of professionals on hand to help out.  Nov. 18.  6:30pm.  $12.50-$37.50.  Damrosch Park, Broadway between 62^nd and 63^rd Streets, Lincoln Square.  888-541-3750.  http://www.bigapplecircus.org