Teens can meet college representatives at Kenai Peninsula College Fair

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888
Soldotna, October 2, 2015—Peninsula high school students have an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 40 educational institutions

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
10:00—1:00
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska

Choosing a college takes time and effort so KPBSD is making it easier for students to dream for and plan their future education path by inviting college representatives to come and meet with students here on the Peninsula. The sixth annual Kenai Peninsula College Fair is free, and no appointments are needed.
KPBSD juniors and seniors will attend with their schools. Connections, IDEA and Cook Inlet Academy students can sign-in at the door.
Students and parents can learn more about scholarships, loans, state and federal financial aid programs at the Financial Aid booth.
KPBSD students must sign-up with their school counselor to attend; transportation is provided.
Confirmed educational institutions: Alaska Bible College, Alaska Christian College, Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, Alaska Job Corps OA/CTS, Alaska Pacific University, AVTEC – Alaska’s Institute of Technology, California Baptist University, Central Washington University, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, Eastern Washington University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Fort Lewis College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Idaho State University, Institute of American Indian Arts, Kenai Peninsula College, Lincoln College of Technology, Linfield College, Mayville State University, Northern Arizona University, Northern Industrial Training, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, Oregon Institute of Technology, Pacific Lutheran University, South Dakota State University, Southern Oregon University, Southwestern Oregon University, St. Olaf College, The Art Institutes, The College of Idaho, The Master’s College, UAA College of Engineering, Universal Technical Institute, University of Alaska – Anchorage, University of Alaska – Fairbanks, University of Alaska – Southeast, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Idaho, University of Portland, Willamette University.
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Kenai Peninsula College Fair is October 23 in Soldotna

More than 60 educational institutions will send representatives to meet with KPBSD high school students on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 10:00—1:00 at the Soldotna Sports Center in Soldotna, Alaska. That same evening, a financial aid informational program will be offered from 6:30—7:30 p.m.
The third annual Kenai Peninsula College Fair is October 23, 2012, Soldotna Sports Center, 10:00—1:00 p.m. Juniors and seniors will attend with their schools. Connections students can sign-in at the door.
Confirmed educational institutions: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE); Alaska Pacific University; AVTEC – Alaska’s Institute of Technology; Boise State University; California Baptist University; California Maritime Academy; Central Washington University; Corban University; Eastern Oregon University; Fort Lewis College; George Fox University; Gonzaga University; Hawaii Pacific University; Humboldt State University; Idaho State University; Kenai Peninsula College- UAA; Lewis & Clark College; Linfield College; Mayville State University; Montana State University; NAVY; New Mexico Tech; Northern Arizona University; Northwest University; Oregon Coast Culinary Institute; Oregon State University; Oregon Tech; Pacific Lutheran University; Prince William Sound Community College; Seattle University; Southern Oregon University; Southern Utah University; Southwestern Oregon Community College; The Art Institutes; The Evergreen State College; The University of Montana; UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences; Universal Technical Institute; Motorcycle Mechanics Institute; Marine Mechanics Institute; NASCAR Tech; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Alaska Fairbanks; University of Alaska Southeast; University of British Columbia (UBC); University of British Columbia (UBC); University of California, Davis; University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Idaho; University of Puget Sound; University of Saskatchewan; University of Washington; University of Wyoming; US Air Force Academy; US Army/Army Reserve; USU Eastern; Western State Colorado University; Western Washington University; Wyotech.
PLUS! Financial Aid Night: October 23, 2012, Soldotna Sports Center, 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Topics covered: overview of federal and state financial aid programs; local scholarship offerings; student timelines; and funding post-secondary education. Sponsored by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Kenai Peninsula College.
Both are free events, everyone is welcome.
2011 College Fair story 

Make college possible: timelines, financial aid, scholarships

Financial Aid Information Night
October 25, 2011
6:30—8:00 p.m.
Kenai Central High School, Renee Henderson Auditorium

Do you wonder how to fund a college education–where to begin, what your first and second steps can and should be?
Make time to attend this valuable ninety minute informative evening. Learn about:

  • College search resources
  • Timelines for high school Juniors and Seniors
  • Overview of federal & state financial aid programs and local  scholarship offerings
  • Funding postsecondary education goals
  • Loans—choose wisely 
  • Bring your questions

Sponsored by:
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Connections, Kenai Central High School, Nikiski High School, Skyview High School, Soldotna High School, and Kenai Peninsula College. Note: Seward and Homer high schools have additional financial aid information dates.
FREE, everyone is welcome.

Will you dare to dream, think, and plan for college?

2nd Annual Kenai Peninsula College Fair
October 25, 2011

“You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled then something has been lost.” — Martha Graham, dancer, choreographer

Do you want to find a great college to help you become the best you can be? College and post-secondary education helps you discover and achieve your dreams.

For the second year, KPBSD offers a college fair to give you the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 50 educational institutions. Dare to dream. Arrive with questions, ideas about your next step, or  simply a desire to see what doors might open to you, and future possibilities.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Kenai Shopping Center, Kenai, Alaska

10:00—1:00 p.m
Juniors and seniors will attend with their schools
Connections students can sign-in at the door

That same evening, a Financial Aid program will be offered from 6:30—8:00 p.m.
Confirmed educational institutions:
Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education (ACPE); AVTEC, Alaska’s Institute of Technology; Boise State University; California Baptist University; Central Washington University; College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University; Colorado Mesa University; Colorado State University; Colorado’s Fort Lewis College; Eastern Oregon University; Eastern Washington University; George Fox University; Idaho State University; Marquette University; Mayville State University; Montana State University; Northern Arizona University; Oregon Coast Culinary Institute; Oregon Institute of Technology; Oregon State University; Pacific Lutheran University; Prince William Sound Community College; Seattle University; Snow College; Southern Oregon University; Southern Utah University; Southwestern Oregon Community College; The Art Institutes; The Evergreen State College; The University of Montana; UAF Admissions; UAF College of Engineering and Mines; UAF Community & Technical College; UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences; United States Air Force Academy; Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks Graduate School; Universal Technical Institute; University Fire Department; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Alaska Anchorage; University of Evansville; University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Hawaii Hilo; University of Idaho; University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); University of Portland; University of Saskatchewan; University of Victoria; University of Wyoming; US Air Force Academy; Western Oregon University; Western State College of Colorado; Whitman College; Wyotech
Later that evening:
Financial Aid Night: October 25, 2011, Kenai Central High School, Renee Henderson Auditorium 6:30—8:00 p.m.
Topics covered: overview of federal and state financial aid programs; local scholarship offerings; student timelines; and funding post-secondary education. Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Connections, Kenai Central High School, Nikiski High School, Skyview High School, Soldotna High School, and Kenai Peninsula College. Note: Seward and Homer high schools have additional financial aid information dates.
Both are free events, everyone is welcome.
Contact your high school counselor with questions.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  –Nelson Mandela