Seniors take note of this: College Smart Fair at UIC, April 23-24

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Briefly:
Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s - College Smart Fair
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Fifth Third Bank to present the College Smart Fair, April 23-24, at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East. The two-day event is part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart Week®, April 17-24, which provides free financial classes to consumers throughout Chicago and the state.
Hosted by the UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, the College Smart Fair will offer high school seniors the opportunity to receive guidance in navigating the financial aid system; assistance reviewing financial aid award letters and understanding payment responsibilities; and workshops addressing a number of college-related topics and panel discussions regarding paying for college.
Participants will have access to presenters from all aspects of the college experience including College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program representatives, Illinois Student Assistance Corps representatives and representatives from Fifth Third Bank, in addition to financial aid and student account representatives from Illinois colleges.
The ISAC College Smart Fair presented by Fifth Third Bank will include the following components as they relate to how to pay for college in Illinois:
University Student Finance Expo
Student Financial Aid and Student Account representatives from Illinois universities and community colleges
Workshops
Paying for college, understanding the total cost of education
Understanding the financial aid process and financial fitness
Parent break-out sessions
Answering questions for students with special needs
Panel Discussions
Student Ambassadors who are currently attending college and know the process
Illinois Youth Saves and Money Smart Kids entering college
University Student Finance professionals
Parents who have children currently attending college and have been through the process
For more information about Money Smart Week or the ISAC College Smart Fair presented by Fifth Third Bank, visit www.collegezone.com/moneysmart.
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