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College Financial Aid: How to Get Your Fair Share

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016

This free seminar is geared toward parents of high school students and will give attendees a clearer understanding of the college financial aid process. Presenter Marie Mayer of Garretson Financial will explain the college financial aid application , including facts and myths, show how income affects aid eligibility, identify the assets that are taken into consideration in calculating the Expected Family Contribution, and explain the impact of parental and student assets on aid eligibility. Questions will be answered during and after the presentation. All are welcome. The program is sponsored by the Cranford Public Library. For more information about the program, call the Library at 908-709-7272 or email the library at library@cranfordnj.org. For information about other upcoming library programs, click here.

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