"Good information, but more importantly contacts fro assistance in planning and executing," conference attendee.

Session 4: “Planning a Financial Aid Night at Your School or Community Center and Addressing ‘Real Questions’ about Financing College for Families of Color”

Students from low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students often experience “sticker shock” early on in their education; consequently, dismissing college as an option believing they could never afford it.

"Thank you for bringing a student and La Toya," conference attendee.

Presenters:

La Toya Sykes, Director of Outreach and Access Awareness, Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation

Judy Swanson, Associate Director, Office of Student Finance, University of Minnesota

"Great resources and knowledgeable presenters," conference attendee.

Brittanie Phelps, Student, University of St. Thomas

Facilitator:

Karen Woodward, Education Consultant