UCanGo2, a new outreach program of the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program, hosted a free financial aid seminar at the Moore Public Library on Thursday night. Presenters shared tips for students and parents about common mistakes to avoid when applying for financial aid. The program also included information about scholarships, grants, and other resources available from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
“We’ve been working on UCanGo2 for almost two years. We’re here to assist in the planning and preparing for college for all ages, from students to adults who are returning to school. Our ultimate goal is to create an atmosphere of early awareness for college planning,” said Kelli Kelnar, a student/lender support services specialist. Kelnar said the organization is working on an agreement to partner with Smart Start Oklahoma to distribute college information to parents of newborn babies before they leave the hospital.
A schedule of upcoming events is available on the program’s Web site, www.UCanGo2.org. Materials from the lectures are posted online as well. The site also features podcasts and videos that offer advice for college students about budgeting, repaying student loans, and banking.
No comments:
Post a Comment