The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions on “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.

The virtual sessions are being held on the following dates and times:

Monday, May 16 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 17 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 18 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Monday, May 23 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 25 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 26 at 9 and 10 a.m.
Friday, May 27 at 9 and 10 a.m.

The individualized session lasts approximately an hour. Pre-registration is encouraged.

MEOC is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified adults make the transition toward a new career and relevant educational credentials. The center provides individualized assistance in career planning, stackable credentials, completion of FAFSA, rehabilitation of defaulted loans, and finding appropriate funding for your education.

The center also offers:

• Career advising

• College planning

• Advocacy

• Matching participants to funding sources

• Applying for financial aid

• Assisting in college application completion

• Application fee waivers for qualified adults

• Scholarship application completion

All services provided by MEOC are free of cost. If these times don’t fit your schedule, please contact us to explore your options. All sessions are subject to change. To register, or for more information, call: 1-800-281-3703 or visit us on the web at meoc.maine.edu.

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