College Fair returns Oct. 8

Published on August 26, 2024

Mom and son at College Fair

Lakewood's annual College Fair is Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Centre, 5000 Clark Ave.

No pre-registration needed, and all are welcome!

Parents and students (ages 15-22) can meet college representatives, pick up brochures and get the information needed for the admissions process.

All students in attendance on Oct. 10 are eligible to win a $250 scholarship.

Watch this short CityTV video about the College Fair for a peek into what's available.

Free parent/teen college information sessions

As part of College Fair week, two sessions will be held at the Lakewood Youth Center on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

Parents and teens can sign up for either--or both--of the free presentations to help with the college admissions process:

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke: Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Lakewood Youth Center

Presented by Skip Dawson of College Planning of Greater Long Beach.

Topics include:

  • How to get ahead by developing a customized plan to meet all the college costs.
  • How to lower your "out-of-pocket" costs and get the maximum amount of money from each school.
  • How to send your child to an expensive private university for less than a state school.
  • Selecting the best academic and social fit for students and best financial fit for families.

College Information & Admissions Workshop: Oct. 16 at 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7:15 p.m.
Lakewood Youth Center

The workshop is designed for parents and students and is led by John H. Wilson III of West Angeles Education & Enrichment Program (EEP), a leading nonprofit independent authority on affordable college options for families.

Topics include:

  • The College Admissions Process: Where should students apply and what will it cost?
  • CSU, Common App and UC Application Process.
  • All about the FAFSA: How to get started, when to file, and who files it?
  • What you and your teen should be doing (by grade level) to get ready to apply for college.
  • What does loan forgiveness rejection mean for your student's college future?
  • The new Digital SAT and what it means for high-GPA students.
  • Question and Answer Segment.

 

How to register

You can use the online form to register at the link below.

Space is limited; pre-registration required.

Register for either or both sessions

 

More information

Call the Lakewood Youth Center

 

562-429-7472

 

Sign up for the free College Information sessions held at Lakewood Youth Center:

 

College Planning Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

 

College Information & Admissions Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:15 p.m.

 

Save your spot now, as space is limited!

 

Register for either or both sessions

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