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Navigating Financial Aid

Submitted by dmcpherson on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 16:57
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20030 minutes33030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Did you know you can fill out the FAFSA as early as October 1st this year? Kick start your college planning with this informational session! A representative from Oklahoma College Assistance Program will be available to talk about planning, preparing, and paying for college. Learn how to fill out FAFSA forms and apply for scholarships. Check out books on topics such as scholarship opportunities, filling out college applications, and paying for college and don't forget to take advantage of our Federal Student Aid database that will guide you through the financial part of college.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
Library members first - every person in the Community is a member of the Library, and we are committed to their success and to providing them the highest quality service.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This is the first day that students can fill out the FAFSA. Library will be providing information to grow smarter communities.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Number of participants / comments of participants.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books display, database

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
We are hoping to increase system market penetration and member retention with this program.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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