College Night Oregon

ALL High School Students and Parents are invited to a FREE event on November 14th from 6-8 p.m. at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon.

Pizza and prizes

Join us before the presentation begins for pizza and soda, and register to win a $500 scholarship!

Presentations

Gain valuable insight from higher education professionals about:

• How going to college can change your life
  You have probably heard people tell you that going to college is important, but we will provide a brief set of facts to prove the point.
  
• Choosing the right college
  Learn what to consider when selecting a college. Whether you are interested in a traditional four-year college, a community college, or a trade and vocational college, hear about your options and how to decide which is right for you. We will also cover the steps involved in the college application process.
  
• Understanding the financial aid process
  Think you can't afford to attend college? Learn about financial aid programs and the importance of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  
• Scholarship searches and scams
  Learn how to develop a plan to search for scholarships, and find out how to spot the warning signs of scholarship scams.
  
• Scholarship drawing
  At the end of the evening, find out if you've won one of the four $500 scholarships that will be awarded by a random drawing at each College Night event.

For a map and location details, go to:

http://www.collegenights.org/locations/Chemeketa-Community-College.html