Wayne Community College will host a free Financial Aid Workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Moffatt Auditorium in its Wayne Learning Center on the main campus in Goldsboro.
This event will help parents and prospective college students understand the financial aid process.
Sarita Broadway, a regional representative with College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC), will talk about financial aid opportunities, how to find scholarships, and ways to make college affordable.
A number of colleges will be represented and will provide answers about financial aid relative to the various school types. They include Wayne Community College Director of Financial Aid Brenda Mercer and officials from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C. State University, N.C. Central University, and the University of Mount Olive.
Those who can’t attend the workshop can still learn about planning, applying, and paying for college by visiting www.CFNC.org or by calling the toll-free help line at 1-866-866-2362. That number will also be used for phone-in sessions 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday night with financial aid specialists available to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
WCC will also host FAFSA Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 20. During that event, financial specialists and college aid professionals will assist parents and students with completing and submitting the FAFSA. To pre-register for that free program, call (866) 866-2362 or to www.CFNC.org/FAFSAday.
Wayne Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, please contact the college’s Disability Services Counselor at (919) 739-6729 or lbcowan@waynecc.edu.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,500 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Community College’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.