College Fairs Will Be Visiting Throughout Montana From Sept. 12 Through Sept. 29 – Scholarships Available!

2011-09-12 12:30:00

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Contact: 406-531-3531, [email protected]

Montana high school students are invited to attend college fairs at
19 Montana locations that will feature 60-90 higher education institutions
and up to $15,000 in scholarships from Sept. 12 through Sept. 29

Contact: Amy Leary, MPSEOC executive director, 406-531-3531,
[email protected]

The Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council (MPSEOC) will
host three weeks of college fairs throughout Montana beginning Sept. 12.
MPSEOC has conducted statewide college fairs since 1987. As many as 12,000
high school seniors and/or juniors will attend the fairs with their
classmates, families, and guidance counselors.

The college fairs give students an opportunity to contemplate their options
after high school. Students can visit with representatives from in-state and
out-of-state colleges and universities, technical and trade schools, and
military branches.

"The best tip I can give a high school student with regard to their
post-secondary plans is to check out all of their options. College fairs
allow students to see exactly what is out there and fuels excitement about
finding the best fit for them," said Amy Leary, MPSEOC executive director.

"These statewide fairs also help emphasize the quality and variety of
colleges and universities available in Montana. With 24 accredited higher
education institutions in our state, students are bound to find something
that works for them," Leary said.

Although the fairs are geared to high school students, they are open to the
general public, parents and anyone who is interested in pursuing
post-secondary education.

Another highlight of the college fairs is the College Ca$h Scholarship
Program. In its eighth year, the College Ca$h Program gives away up to 15,
$1,000 scholarships to students across the state. This year, MPSEOC will
award five scholarships in each region of the state (Eastern, Central and
Western). The scholarships are awarded by a random drawing from the names of
students who attend the college fairs. Both high school juniors and seniors
are eligible to sign up. The entire $15,000 in scholarships is made possible
by the donations from corporate sponsors. These sponsors are: Montana Higher
Education Student Assistance Corporation (MHESAC), Montana Guaranteed
Student Loan Program (MGSLP), Student Assistance Foundation (SAF), and the
Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities council (MPSEOC).

For a complete listing of the college fairs’ schedule, visit the following
link: http://www.montanacolleges.com/schedule.pdf
Or visit http://www.montanacolleges.com/