“The Next Big Step,” a free informational seminar for parents of college-bound students, will look at important financial, academic and career-related considerations facing students and their parents.
The seminar takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Muskegon Community College’s Blue and Gold Room. The program is free of charge, but participants must pre-register. Interested parents can register online at www.muskegoncc.edu/bigstep or call (231) 777-0366 to reserve a spot.
Parents of all college-bound students, whether they are considering attending a community college or university, can maximize their children’s educational experience by knowing the many options available to them.
Among the topics being discussed are:
• The best ways to get grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid
• The return on investment – earning 22% more on average – with an associate’s degree
• How to compare tuition rates and understand the true cost of college attendance.
• The different types of degrees and certificates and how credits transfer