College & Career Convention

More than 13,000 students and their families throughout the greater Los Angeles area received a wealth of information related to the college-going experience, gaining an understanding of financial aid resources and an awareness of college possibilities. During the Thursday evening “Family Night” event, 10 local students received $1,000 Cash for College scholarships through the newly established Russell J. Hammer Scholarship Fund.
Click here to see a list of exhibitors from the
7th Annual Cash for College: College and Career Convention.

Download items from the 2008 CFC Convention Click here for a list of available Convention resource materials Convention Flier Spanish & Englishr Financial Aid Presentations Convention Exhibitors College Life Workshop Schedule 2008-2009 Cash for College Save the Date Cash for College Brochure Financial Aid Presentation for Students Financial Aid Presentation for Parents [En Espanol]

 

Financial Aid Presentations:  
45 minute Powerpoint presentations, hosted by financial aid professionals from local colleges, offer a step-by-step understanding of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] and Cal Grant forms.

College Life Workshops:
50 minute “breakout” sessions covering a variety of topics critical to college success, including completing a personal essay, AB540 opportunities, how to match the college to your needs, and more.

Exhibit Hall:
Over 120 local, regional and national exhibitors come to the Convention to share college and career resources.  Students speak to representatives from their favorite colleges or learn educational requirements for desirable careers.

College resources and information are presented in three formats: