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Find help with planning, paying for college at free Richland 1 workshop

College students and their parents probably won’t be paying more money to cover tuition and fees at UNC System universities next year in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
College students and their parents probably won’t be paying more money to cover tuition and fees at UNC System universities next year in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Getting into college is a stressful enough experience for students and their families.

But paying for it? Who couldn’t use a little – or a lot – of help or advice in that area?

Richland 1is hosting a free workshop on college financing Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Heyward Career and Technology Center, 3560 Lynhaven Drive.

“How to Plan and Pay for College 101” will cover topics including scholarships, financial aid, how to select a college and major and reducing college costs. Parents and students will also get tips on the college admission process and how to graduate in four years, among other topics.

A certified college planning specialist with the College Funding Center of S.C. will be the presenter.

Families with students in grades 8-12 can register for free at www.cfcsc.com or call (803) 798-0390.

This story was originally published November 25, 2016 at 11:20 AM with the headline "Find help with planning, paying for college at free Richland 1 workshop."

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