BCPS to Host 4th Annual College Fair – Monday, October 22, 2018

September 26, 2018

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) hosts its fourth annual College Fair on Monday, October 22, 2018, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at Nova Southeastern University – Rick Case Arena, Don Taft University Center, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314. The College Fair is free and open to the public. Students, parents, families and community members are invited to attend. No registration is required. Free parking is available.

BCPS to Host 4th Annual College Fair – Monday, October 22, 2018


Attending the College Fair provides an excellent opportunity to explore post-secondary options and learn about financial aid and admission requirements. Students and parents will interact with representatives from more than 125 national and international, public, private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities; technical schools; and all branches of the U.S. military.

College Fair participants can attend workshops and information sessions on college and career planning, navigating the college admissions process and finding money for college. A counseling and resource center provides students and parents with personalized assistance and information on the SAT, ACT, Bright Futures Scholarships and more.

Financial aid advisors will also provide assistance to 12th grade students and their families on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access federal grants, loans and work study opportunities. Admissions representatives and high school counselors, advisors and staff will be on site to provide information and answer questions. Students with special needs can learn about programs and services at colleges and universities for students with disabilities. Interpreters will be available.

For a complete listing of colleges and universities participating in the College Fair, workshop topics, directions and more, visit browardschools.com/collegefair. For additional information, contact Carol Lopez at 754-321-1675.

 

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second-largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has more than 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. Connect with BCPS: visit the website at browardschools.com, follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

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