FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2006
Media Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

More than 150 college and universities from 25 states — and one from U.K. to attend Jacksonville National College Fair October 14

What:	The National College Fair of Jacksonville A local opportunity for students and their parents — English and Spanish-speaking — to meet representatives from colleges and universities, from as far away as Hawaii to Rhode island, and even one from the United Kingdom.
When:	Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where:	Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Cost:	Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle at the Convention Center, or park free at FCCJ Downtown Campus and take the Skyway.

Details: Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 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 national and international colleges and universities. Information sessions presented in English include Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Financial Aid 101, College Planning 101, College Planning with FACTS.org, Writing the College Entrance Essay, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and High-School Redesign: Achieving the Dream. Spanish language sessions include College Planning 101, FACTS.org and Financial Aid and Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

For general information, visit Jacksonville National College Fair web page or contact any local high school guidance office. A list of attending institutions can be found at the NACAC Fall Fair web page. Simply choose “2006 Fall Jacksonville NCF” from the “events” drop-down menu.