Lakes Region Students Encouraged to Register for Free College Planning Event at PSU

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PLYMOUTH — Lakes Region students are encouraged to attend the 14th annual Destination College which runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Plymouth State University.
The event is a a free college planning convention for high school juniors and their parents and gives students the opportunity to get a head start on the college planning process with advice from local college planning experts.
The half-day event is filled with informational sessions on college planning topics including college admissions, the college essay, standardized testing, information for student athletes, scholarships and financial aid.
Students and parents in attendance will receive tips and guidance from experts including the College Outreach Specialists from The NHHEAF Network Organizations' Center for College Planning, the hosts of the event, and local college financial aid administrators.
The event closes with a free college fair including over forty colleges from across New England. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a raffle including gift baskets from local vendors and two $500 scholarships. Interested families are encouraged to register immediately as space is limited.
Registration: www.destinationcollege.org.