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Community Education Series Returns to Pleasanton
A U.C. Berkeley financial aid advisor will speak on how to fund a college education.

From the City of Pleasanton:
PLEASANTON, CA — The City of Pleasanton is pleased to announce the return of its community education series, which begins on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 with “Funding Your College Education,” a workshop geared towards students and parents of high schoolers. The workshop will be presented by Andrea Silas, UC Berkeley Financial Aid Advisor. The workshop will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the large meeting room of the Pleasanton Public Library at 400 Old Bernal Avenue.
A college education is one of the biggest investments of a lifetime. Silas will teach students and their parents about the basics of financial aid, how and when to apply, who qualifies, and how eligibility is determined. Information and resources for student aid opportunities from the federal government, the State of California, post-secondary institutions, and private sources will be provided.
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The event is free and registration is recommended. Go to pleasantonfun.com and enter course code #63580.
For information on this event and upcoming Community Education Series events, please visit ptownlife.org.
The Community Education Series was developed by the Community Services staff in conjunction with the Pleasanton Youth Commission to meet the goals of the Youth Master Plan. For more information, please email amcgovern@cityofpleasantonca.gov or call 931.5359.
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