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Sessions of the Essentials of College Planning

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College  Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.

The sessions are being held online Monday, April 4 at 9 a.m.; Tuesday April 5 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Thursday, April 7 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Monday, April 11 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 19 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Wednesday, April 20 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 26 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 27 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

In-person sessions will be at the Penquis Higher Education Center at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, April 28.

MEOC is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified adults make the  transition towards a new career and relevant educational credentials. We provide individualized assistance in career planning, stackable credentials, completion of FAFSA, rehabilitation of defaulted loans, and finding the appropriate funding for your education.  

What we do: career advising, college planning, advocacy, matching participants to funding sources, applying for financial aid, assisting in college application completion, application fee waivers for qualified adults, scholarship application completion, and as well as … helping you develop a plan for your new future! 

The individualized session lasts approximately an hour. Pre-registration is encouraged. All services provided by MEOC are free of cost. If these times don’t fit your schedule, please contact us to explore  your options. All sessions are subject to change. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit us on the web at http://meoc.maine.edu.

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