CSM Presents Solutions for Parents, Students to Realize Higher Ed Goals
The College of Southern Maryland is presenting financial aid events at each of its campuses to help students and parents learn how they can meet the challenges of paying for college. The You Can Afford College workshops will feature financial aid experts who will present student profiles at several Maryland colleges and universitiesand information to find state, federal and private financial aid dollars.
Students say that one of their biggest concerns and possible setbacks to attending college is finding a way to finance it, said CSM Director of Financial Assistance George Bachman. Through this program, we want to show students and parents how to make financing college possible, added Bachman.
In February, workshops on filling out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be offered at each campus. Attendees are required to bring financial records to the workshop.
The financial assistance information sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the La Plata Campus, Jan. 28 at the Leonardtown Campus and Jan. 29 at the Prince Frederick Campus.
The FAFSA workshops are from 1 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the La Plata Campus and from 3 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at both the Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses.
Both of the workshops are free but require reservations. Make your reservation online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.
A regionally accredited community college that provides programs and services with a special focus on local workforce development to maintain and grow a healthy economy and community, the College of Southern Maryland is a silver level recipient of the 2008 Maryland Performance Excellence Award. CSM, founded in 1958, is the fifth largest community college in Maryland with campuses in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties.
For information about CSM, call 301-934-7765 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765 or visit www.csmd.edu.
Calendar
Calvert County
Financial Assistance Information Session. 6 p.m., Jan. 29, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Financial aid experts help parents and students take the guesswork out of paying for college. Program will offer information and advice on where to find state, federal and private financial aid dollars. Free. Reserve your space online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop. 3 to 7 p.m., Feb. 16, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Financial aid experts help parents and students take the guesswork out of FAFSA. Free. Reserve your space online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.
Charles County
Financial Assistance Information Session. 6 p.m., Jan. 27, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Financial aid experts help parents and students take the guesswork out of paying for college. Program will offer information and advice on where to find state, federal and private financial aid dollars. Free. Reserve your space online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop. 1 to 5 p.m., Feb. 8, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Financial aid experts help parents and students take the guesswork out of FAFSA. Free. Reserve your space online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.
St. Marys County
Financial Assistance Information Session. 6 p.m., Jan. 28, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Financial aid experts help parents and students take the guesswork out of paying for college. Program will offer information and advice on where to find state, federal and private financial aid dollars. Free. Reserve your space online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop. 3 to 7 p.m., Feb. 16, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Financial aid experts help parents and students take the guesswork out of FAFSA. Free. Reserve your space online at www.csmd.edu/Financial/.