Sen. Brewster Offers Free Student Aid Seminars

February 13, 2012

McKeesport, February 13, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today said there are still available slots for his remaining two student aid seminars for local students and their parents.

“In this difficult economy, students and parents should explore every possible grant and loan opportunity,” Brewster said. “These free seminars are aimed at helping families understand what’s out there, what they may qualify for and how to apply.”

Brewster said refreshments will be available at the seminars, which focus on financial aid and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application process. They will be held:

· Saturday February 25 from 10 a.m. to noon in the auditorium at Penn State New Kensington; and

· Saturday March 3 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Ostermeyer Room of the Student Community Center at Penn State Greater Allegheny.

Attendees are required to register. Please contact Kathy Jo Osman at 412-664-5200 or email her at kosman@pasenate.com with any questions or to RSVP.

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Sen. Brewster to Host Local Student Aid Seminars

January 25, 2011

Harrisburg, January 25, 2011 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced that he will host three student aid seminars in February for local students and their parents.

“In these difficult economic times, it is imperative that college students explore eligibility for every college grant or loan prospect,” Brewster said. “These seminars are aimed at helping families understand what’s out there, what they may qualify for and how they can apply.”

The seminars will be held:

  • Saturday February 12 in the auditorium of the Community College of Allegheny College Boyce Campus, Monroeville (RSVP by February 7);
  • Saturday February 19 in the Ostermeyer Room of the Student Community Center at Penn State Greater Allegheny (RSVP by February 11); and
  • Saturday February 26 in the auditorium at Penn State New Kensington (RSVP by February 18).
    The seminars will include a 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. financial aid seminar, lunch and a 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. session on completing the FAFSA application.

Please contact Alison Piccolino apiccolino@pasenate.com (412) 664-5200 in the senator’s McKeesport office with any questions or to RSVP.

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