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Join us for our next virtual financial aid events! Free for any MN students and families. Get personalized assistance with your FAFSA application and learn about different types of financial aid available. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your college journey smoother and more affordable. Bring your questions, your documents, and your enthusiasm! Register now for these events: 1/7 Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA) 1/14 Apply for Financial Aid (MN Dream Act) 1/21 Search for Scholarships 1/28 Understand your Aid Offer Spread the word and bring a friend! See you there.

TONIGHT: FAFSA Completion Party! Are you a student attending college this fall but struggling to complete your FAFSA? We’re here to help! Join us tonight for the virtual FAFSA Completion Party from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Event Highlights: Open Q&A session with financial aid professionals One-on-one support available in Somali, Hmong, and Spanish Assistance with the Minnesota Dream Act Application Drop in anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for help. Make sure to indicate if you need one-on-one support during registration. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4cTyk9r Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and the ECMC Group.

Cross the FAFSA Finish Line with Confidence! Are you a student attending college this fall but struggling to complete your FAFSA? We’re here to help! Join us for the virtual FAFSA Completion Party on Tuesday, July 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Event Highlights: Open Q&A session with financial aid professionals One-on-one support available in Somali, Hmong, and Spanish Assistance with the Minnesota Dream Act Application Drop in anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for help. Make sure to indicate if you need one-on-one support during registration. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4cTyk9r Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and ECMC.

Thanks to all who hosted or attended ECMC College Nights this past year! ECMC College Nights has helped guide over 8,300 high school students and their families through the maze of college planning. With 160 events across 13 states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, and Virginia, we're celebrating 17 years of commitment to education. Also, congrats to attendees who received scholarships! This year, ECMC awarded 130 $1,000 scholarships to students. #StudentSuccess

Over 30 years, our organization has evolved considerably. During this time, we have invested in the success of millions of students, from scholarships through our ECMC Scholars and College Nights programs, to impact investments in postsecondary education and workforce solutions through our Education Impact Fund, to the many grants and program-related investments by ECMC Foundation and beyond. We celebrate the many successes over our history and look forward to continued opportunities to advance our mission to help students succeed and to transform lives through education.

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC) and ECMC recently came together to host a transformative "Realizing the College Dream" workshop at the invitation of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. This workshop provided educators with essential tools and resources to support students from tribal communities in their pursuit of postsecondary education. Tailored to the unique needs of these students, along with other community-based organizations and area schools, the event offered comprehensive guidance on navigating the college application process, understanding financial aid options and managing education finances responsibly. If you are interested in hosting your own "Realizing the College Dream" event, please connect with us!

Shout out to ECMC's Lori Ann Auxier, AFC, for her work to support student success for Florida high schoolers planning for postsecondary education!

What does real support look like for students as they explore financial aid and college planning? Check out this recap from a recent event hosted by Chevy Lowe, MBA, director of ECMC's The College Place-Colorado, that provided one-on-one assistance with FAFSA forms.

Congrats to Tomika Brown, director of ECMC's The College Place-Richmond, on being named one of the 10 honorees for the annual PCACAC - Potomac and Chesapeake Region Counselor of the Year Awards, recognized for her work that goes above and beyond to support students. https://bit.ly/3xKwI1T

The Virginia Tribal Education Consortium (VTEC), in collaboration with ECMC, will host a virtual College Nights event on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET. This event is designed to help high school students and their families understand the college-planning process. Topics will include: • Understanding how education can change their lives • Choosing their education path • Learning how to pay for college • Identifying what steps they can take now to prepare for education beyond high school • Q & A Share with your network or join this Zoom event online at: https://lnkd.in/dZ8uFie2 We encourage you to download ECMC's Opportunities Guide and Workbook online at (www.ecmc.org/opportunities) prior to the start of the workshop. This free college planning resource provides students and families with important information and tools to guide their pursuit of postsecondary education. Opportunities guides are available in English and Spanish.