Plan and Pay for College with Help From the Valley’s “College Depot”

(Phoenix, Ariz.)  —  College Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host six free workshops this fall 2015 semester to help students plan and pay for college.

Café con Becas (2 Spanish sessions)
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
This informal Spanish question-and-answer session provides information on scholarships and all other aspects of the college planning process.

Learn about Scholarships from Scholars
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19
Discover where to search and how to apply for scholarships featuring a student panel and hands-on help hosted by ASU Doran Scholars.

College Applications and Essay Writing
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
Learn to successfully complete a college application and review tips on writing strong essays followed by hands-on assistance.

Scholarship Essentials + Hands-on Assistance
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Discover where to search and how to apply for scholarships followed by hands-on assistance.

Financial Aid Essentials
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4
Discover how to pay for college with financial aid options including FAFSA, scholarships, work-study and more.

Space is limited. For more information, call 602-261-8847 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot to register online.

College Depot is a full-service college planning center open to anyone seeking assistance with planning for college. The college planning advisors and assistants offer one-on-one appointments and workshops regarding admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. For a complete list of workshops and events, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot. Like us at facebook.com/CollegeDepotPhx and follow us attwitter.com/CollegeDepot.