FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2005
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Annual National College Fair to be Held September 17 for Students and Parents
A local opportunity to meet representatives from colleges and universities across the country and beyond.

What:	National College Fair
When:	Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost:	Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle.
Where:	Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center

Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the National College Fair in Jacksonville draws thousands of students and their parents each year. The event will be attended by representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities as far away as Hawaii, and London, England. Information sessions will cover such items as understanding the steps to college; financial aid; Florida’s Bright Futures scholarships; tips on writing college applications essays; tips on using Internet searches for colleges and career choices; the NCAA certification process for college athletes; FACTS.org online advising resource and attending historically black colleges and universities.

The local committee includes representation from the Duval County School Board, Nassau County Public Schools, Episcopal High School, Edward Waters College, Florida Community College, Jacksonville University, the University of North Florida and ITT Technical Institute. For more information, students and parents may go to http://www.jaxcollegefair.com/ or contact any local high school guidance office.