Brewster Reminds Students of PHEAA Financial Aid Seminar at PSU Greater Allegheny

October 17, 2014

Harrisburg – Oct. 17, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today reminded all area students and parents of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Financial Aid Seminar that is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“I encourage all students who are thinking about going to college to consider attending the financial aid seminar,” Brewster said.  “Learning how to manage college costs, finding out about financial assistance and understanding the time deadlines is very important.”

The PHEAA Financial Aid Seminar will be held at Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Ostermayer Room, Student Community Center, 4050 University Drive in McKeesport.

Representatives from PHEAA will be on hand to detail the financial aid application process and what financial aid may be available to students and their parents.

Brewster said that registration is required.  Those interested should contact Kathy Jo Osman at (412) 664-5200 or kosman@pasenate.com questions or to register for the event.

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Officer Frank Miller Jr. Ramp Dedication Slated for Oct. 20

October 17, 2014

Media Advisory – For Planning Purposes

Contact: Tim Joyce
Phone: 412.380.2242
Email: tjoyce@pasenate.com

Harrisburg – Oct. 17, 2014 – The ceremony to dedicate the ramp off of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge for Officer Frank Miller Jr. is slated for 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20.

Officer Miller was slain in 1993 while walking a beat in downtown McKeesport.  Sen. Jim Brewster prime-sponsored the bill (SB 1225) that named the ramp for Officer Miller.  The legislation was signed into law on June 18.

Officer Miller’s parents, McKeesport Mayor Mike Cherepko, the chief of police in McKeesport, police officers plus local and state officials will join Brewster for the dedication ceremony.

What:              Designation of Ramp for Officer Frank Miller Jr.
When:             Monday, Oct. 20
Time:              4 p.m.
Where:           McKeesport side of the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, near 1681 Fifth Avenue, (1600 Block of 5th Avenue)

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