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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.

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.

2014 College Awareness Symbolizes Hope (C.A.S.H.) Program

The National Black MBA Association Metro New York Chapter has officially commenced the 2014 College Awareness Symbolizes Hope (C.A.S.H.) Program, with a wonderful new host who has become a good friend of the program. The 2014 program will be fully hosted at the prestigious Columbia University.  C.A.S.H. will be held in Uris Hall, the same building which hosts the top ranked Columbia Business School.

Orientation was held on Friday, January 3, but students as well as Mentors, are still being accepted at least through the month of January.  The next meeting will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 6PM to 8PM, Uris Hall, Room 142.  Prior to coming, if you have not already done so, please make sure you visit the National Black MBA Association Metro New York Chapter website (www.nyblackmba.org/cashprogram.php) to register for this year's program so that you can officially be listed on the roster.  This applies to ALL students and mentors whether you were in the program before or not.  Also tell your friends to not hesitate to register.

This is a FREE college awareness program for high school students.  Don’t delay, register today!  While on the website, make sure to print out the 2014 Schedule as well.

Google In Education ~ Scholarships

Google offers various scholarships available to those interested in Technology and two specifically geared to students with disabilities.  If you fall into one or both of these categories, please visit their website for additional information:  http://www.google.com/edu/students/scholarships.html.

Scholarships and Grants for Black Students

Check out Scholarships and Grants for Black Students at www.blackstudents.blacknews.com.  This website offers Scholarships and More for African American Students.

In-School Youth (ISY) Program

Attention high school juniors and seniors! The In-School Youth (ISY) program is DYCD’s year-round program targeting at-risk high school juniors and seniors. The ISY program provides services such as occupational skills, employment services, and educational opportunities. ISY services include: tutoring, college preparation and out-of-city college trips, paid internship opportunities, and summer work program.

To find your local ISY program, please call 1-800-246-4646 or visit: on.nyc.gov/18qeFFH