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Navigating Financial Aid

Submitted by ewilliams on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 09:02
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
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 the 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: 
Business & Finance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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?: 
This is basic, vital information for teens and parents of teens.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Our community has access to expert library staff with up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver library services.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Having an expert on hand to answer questions is key is the success of this program, as not only will participants learn what they need to do to start planning for college, they'll be able to ask questions about their particular paths.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Program attendance, audience engagement.
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?: 
Create a Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Resource list

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
School survival learning plan submitted by Dana Beach, CT
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.