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College Savings Workshop

Legis. David Denenberg, the North Merrick Community Association and the South Merrick Community Civic Association present a workshop on effective savings strategies to cover the ever-increasing cost of college and graduate school.  Gina Pinos-Whiston, Institutional Relationship Manager at Upromise, Inc., and Barry Fox, President of Barry Fox College Finance, discuss New York's 529 College Savings Program and various other college savings plans and provide step-by-step assistance in preparing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other financial aid forms.  Questions and answers follow presentations.

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