Education briefs 11-30-14
Program seeks enrollment
Laurel Highlands High School is hosting a dual-enrollment sign-up program at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the high school auditorium. The following colleges will be in attendance: Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, Westmoreland Community College, Clarion University, California University of Pennsylvania, Laurel Business Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Saint Francis University, Mount Aloysius College, JROTC/Adams State College and University of Colorado. RSVP to Andrea Barchetti by calling 724-437-4741, ext. 1129.
Workshops scheduled
The Office of Student Aid at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, will present two free “Financial Aid 101” workshops from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 10. These workshops will introduce the types of monetary assistance available to help with tuition. There will also be information on how to finance a college education. Attendees also will learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which becomes available for completion Jan. 1 for fall 2015 applicants. The workshops will take place in Swimmer Hall, on the lower level of the Williams Building at Penn State Fayette. For more information or to RSVP, call 724-430-4130 or email feadm@psu.edu.