Baker College to hold financial aid workshop March 29

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Baker College of Auburn Hills will hold its 2014 Financial Aid Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 29, at the main campus, 1500 University Drive, Auburn Hills. The workshop is free of charge and open to all high school seniors and their families, regardless of whether or not the students have identified their college of choice. Reservations are limited.

The event is designed to help attendees understand the various types of financial aid and to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2014-2015 academic year. Statistics show that students who complete and submit FAFSA forms are more likely to go to college.

Multiple door prizes and scholarships will be available.

The schedule is:

9:30-10 a.m.              Check-in and complimentary hot breakfast

10-11:30 a.m.            Financial Aid Workshop

11:30 a.m. - noon    Individual advising and optional campus tours

Financial aid officers will conduct the workshop, providing a profile and explanation of the various types of financial aid. Detailed instructions for completing the online FAFSA form will be part of the workshop. Admissions advisors will also be available to answer questions and offer information about Baker College of Auburn Hills.

If possible, students and parents should bring their 2013 federal and state 1040 tax returns, W-2 form and untaxed income amounts (such as ADC, SSI, child support, etc.)

To make a reservation, contact the Baker College admissions office at 248.340.0600 or 888.429.0410, or, visit the Baker College website at baker.edu, click on Future Students, select Financial Aid Workshop in the drop-down menu and specify the Auburn Hills campus.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a nonprofit higher education institution, serving more than 35,000 students on 12 campuses and in three satellite locations. Baker grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business administration. As a career college, the Baker College system is pleased to report that 97 percent of its available graduates are employed. For more information about Baker College, please check out our website at www.baker.edu.