12 Oct 2006
Information about financial aid for undocumented students will be offered
DALLAS– The Dallas Independent School District, along with the Dallas County Community Colleges, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and several colleges and universities, will host the 6th annual "Keys to Success" fall college fair Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road.
With the purpose of encouraging high school students to graduate and attend college, representatives from area colleges and universities, and community organizations, will share keys to success with students and their families. The event is free and open to students in grades six through 12 and their parents.
The seminars will be in English and Spanish. Seminar topics for students include preparing for the SAT/ACT exams, preparing for college admissions, financial aid and selecting a good career. The parents' session will include planning teens' future, financial aid and college testing requirements.
A seminar for parents with children who are undocumented and are getting ready to graduate from college will be offered to provide them with information on how to receive financial aid despite their legal status.
For more information, call (214) 860-2432.