October Is College Month At Miami-Dade Public Schools

Hialeah FL

12 October, 2020

1:05 PM

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From the Miami-Dade County Public Schools: October 12, 2020 The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) College Assistance Program (CAP) is offering virtual college fairs and college preparation workshops for parents and students. These new planning tools were created to assist families with college planning, applying for financial aid or scholarships, registering for college fairs, and are designed to equip them with information needed to make the right choice about college. This month, several states are participating in free College Application Month events where students and families can get help with the application process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available and many states are holding free financial aid workshops. M-DCPS' virtual resources increase accessibility and equity for all students, and the webinars help students and parents who may not have face-to-face access with their school's CAP advisor. These workshops are a beneficial resource in addition to the annual National College Fair held in February for all students. Click on the links below for more information and to register for webinars taking place each week: October 13 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Planning for College Is a Four-Year Journey RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships October 15 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. The State University System: Your College Adventure Awaits October 18 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. NACAC Virtual College Fair October 21 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Transitioning to College for Students with Disabilities October 22 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair October 29 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Technical College Fair Multiple Sessions Connecting to Ivy League Institutions For the most up-to-date information, please download the Dadeschools mobile app to your iPhone or Android device. Follow us on Twitter @mdcps and @miamisup, on Instagram @miamischools and @miamisup, and on Facebook at MiamiSchools and AlbertoCarvalho This press release was produced by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.