FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2007
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

National College Fair to be held October 13 for students and parents

Special sessions on college planning and financial aid for Spanish speakers

What:	National College Fair of Jacksonville A local opportunity for students and their parents to meet representatives from colleges and universities.
When:	Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where:	Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Cost:	Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Details: 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 spanning from Hawaii to Maine and even John Cabot University in Rome, Italy.

Information sessions presented in English include Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Federal Financial Aid, College Planning, College Planning with FACTS.org, Writing the College Admissions Essay, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Scholarship Tips and Using the Web.

Information sessions presented in Spanish include Federal Financial Aid, College Planning and Scholarship Tips.

The local committee includes representation from the Bolles School, Duval County Public Schools, the public school systems of Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties, Episcopal High School, Bishop Kenny 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 contact any local high school guidance office.

View the list of colleges represented at the 2007 Jacksonville National College Fair.

Still trying to decide if you should attend? See the Top 10 Reasons to attend the Jacksonville National College Fair.

Have questions? Contact Roben Faircloth, enrollment development coordinator, Downtown Campus, 904.633.8262.