Scholarship Forums

2009 2010 Scholarship Forum Seminars

SAVING AND BORROWING FOR COLLEGE
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the PCHS Lecture Hall
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) Utah's 529 college savings plan is ranked among the top national college savings plans. Learn more about this great college savings option. This seminar is perfect for families who won't qualify for government aid, for families that are just starting to save, and for those who forgot to. Presented by Diane Johnson with UESP.

A FILM ABOUT THE COLLEGE PROCESS
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the PCHS Lecture Hall
Stressed about going to College? Wish you could explain to someone how it feels to be in the classes, athletics, clubs and still complete your college application? We will be viewing a documentary called In 500 words or Less and having a short discussion with everyone present. This award winning film is about 4 seniors who go through the college selection, application and essay process, selecting the right school for them and mixing that with all that has to be done senior year. This film entertains and educates you.

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID FOR UTAH SCHOOLS
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the PCHS Lecture Hall
Steve Rogers, Outreach Manager for UHEAA (Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority) will provide financial aid and information for students planning on attending Utah post-secondary institutions. Joanna McCormick, President of the Utah Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (UASFAA) will also present at this session. Joanna is Director of Financial Aid at Utah Valley University. Joanna will present the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process.

DEMYSTIFYING FINANCIAL AID AT PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the PCHS Lecture Hall
Two financial aid experts will share their knowledge about the different types of aid and how to maximize your potential through the college application. This seminar will be a great resource for students who will be applying for financial aid at private colleges to better understand the myth of tuition! Presented by: Elizabeth Key, Director, and Shaun View, Senior Associate Director, of the Financial Aid Department at Westminster College.

WEBINAR FEATURING STUDENTAID.COM. Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:00-8:00 pm. MST.
Step One- www.gotomeeting.com. You will need GoToMeeting software on your computer, if you don’ have it, please download it. This is pretty easy and only takes about 1-2 minutes. After the software has been downloaded, they will need to click on the button that says “Join Meeting Now” in the upper right corner of the download box.
Here is the log-in information:
1. Please join my meeting. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/904747432
Meeting ID: 904-747-432 2. Join the conference call: Dial 215-383-1002
Access Code: 904-747-432 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Please note********** This program is cancelled!! This will not be held in April. Look for a new date in the Fall.
THE COLLEGE MAZE AND HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT PROGRAM
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:00-9:00 pm
Geared toward families of sophomores and juniors whose students are beginning to search for colleges and are making decisions how ON their college search process including the financial needs of the family.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GO TO COLLEGE
Tuesday, May 11, 7:00-9:00 pm in the PCHS Large Lecture Hall
Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley University will be on hand to discuss the advantages of starting your college career at a two year school and how to get started with summer classes or fall 2010. They will discuss financing and obtaining scholarships for attending school.

Questions? Contact Ms. Michalko, Community Scholarship Advisor at 435-645-5650, ext. 2085 or nmichalko@pcschools.us.