College planning workshops set

PARIS — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled "Essentials of College Planning" for adults 19 and over at the Western Maine University & Community College Center, 232 Main Street in South Paris, on Monday, January 7 and 28 at 10 a.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit http://meoc.maine.edu.

All MEOC services are free and include GED/SAT Preparation, College Planning, Referrals/ Advocacy, Career Advising, Financial Aid Advising, College Admissions Process and Application Fee Waivers for Qualified Adults. MEOC successfully placed 1,073 Maine adults in different colleges last year.

The starting point for all MEOC participants is this free interactive workshop that outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning and study skills. The workshop lasts approximately two to three hours. Pre-registration is required. All workshops are subject to change.