Teens: are you thinking about going to college or a university?

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888

College fair for teens coming to the Kenai Peninsula
Juniors and seniors: Want to attend college, but not quite sure where?

Soldotna, October 10, 2014—Don’t drive to Anchorage or fly to the lower 48. High school teens can meet face-to-face with representatives from 40 plus educational institutions, during the fifth annual Kenai Peninsula College Fair. It’s free, no appointments are needed, and KPBSD will provide transportation for our students.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Soldotna Sports Center
Soldotna, Alaska

“We are excited to have so many post-secondary institutions visiting our district to meet with our students,” said Sean Dusek, assistant superintendent of instruction. “This partnership allows our students to explore their college and career aspirations in a convenient and safe location. This is due to the large number of students in our district that are qualified for post-secondary education.”

Specifics
KPBSD juniors and seniors will attend with their schools. To attend, KPBSD students need to sign-up with their school counselor. Our Connections Homeschool students, 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.
Confirmed educational institutions
Alaska Christian College, Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, Alaska Pacific University, AVTEC – Alaska’s Institute of Technology, California Baptist University, Central Washington University, Colorado State University, Corban University, Eastern Oregon University, Eastern Washington University, Grove City College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Humboldt State University, Idaho State University, Kenai Peninsula College, Lewis & Clark College, Lincoln College of Technology, Linfield College, Mayville State University, Montana State University, Montana Tech, Northern Arizona University, Northern Industrial Training, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, Oregon Institute of Technology, Pacific Lutheran University, Peninsula College, South Dakota State University, Southern Oregon University, Southwestern Oregon University, The Art Institutes, The College of Idaho, Universal Technical Institute, University of Alaska – Anchorage, University of Alaska – Fairbanks, University of Alaska – Southeast, University of California – Davis, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Idaho, University of Portland, Utah State University, Western Washington University.
Link
College Fair, http://bit.ly/KenaiPeninsulaCollegeFair
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2014 college fair

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