December 5th, 2007
NEW BEDFORD – Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will host a college financing seminar on Tuesday, December 18th, 2007. The seminar – presented by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) – will start at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at GNB Voc-Tech.
Parents and students are invited. Admission is free.
An experienced MEFA representative will discuss the financial aid process. The seminar will teach parents how to apply for financial aid, compare financial aid award letters, and seek available financing options. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Families will receive a seminar booklet which serves as a year-round resource. Booklets in Spanish will be available.
For further information or directions to the seminar, contact Mr. Jimmy Owens, Coordinator of Guidance/Pupil Personnel Services at GNB Voc-Tech, at (508) 998-3321.
GNB Voc-Tech serves the City of New Bedford and Towns of Dartmouth and Fairhaven. Last year, 70% of its graduates said they planned to go to college or advanced technical schools.
MEFA is a state-created organization that assists Massachusetts students and their families. The organization’s website is www.mefa.org.
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