October Is College Month At Miami-Dade Public Schools

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
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This press release was produced by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.