Derby Library slates college planning seminar

DERBY - Derby Public Library has scheduled a college planning seminar from 6-7:45 p.m. July 14.

The same seminar will be repeated from 10 a.m.-noon July 18.

Parents of high school students are invited.

These fast-paced and information-packed one and a half hour classes, followed by a question and answer period, will be presented by Anthony Luther.  

Two major topics to be covered include Academic Preparation and Financial Implications of Enrollment Management.

Some questions answered will include: how to maximize 

the potential for gift-aid, grants, and scholarships; will colleges negotiate a lower price and when; what is the timeline for success and where to start; what are the new tax laws; and more.

The emphasis of these seminars are not only on reducing the cost of college, but 

also the time in the search and application process. Hand-outs will be given out, but 

participants are asked to bring a pen and pad for note-taking.  

Registration is requested.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or 

visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.       


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.