Sen. Moore to Host 'Planning for Higher Ed.' Night at Milford Regional Medical Center

State Sen. Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) plans to host an upcoming informational session geared at informing parents and guardians in the Milford area on how to fund and prepare for a college education for their children.

The “Planning for Higher Education” session will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at at Milford Regional Medical Center’s Conference Room A.

“There are many parents, grandparents and guardians who want to give their children an opportunity to continue their education beyond their high school years, but they are not sure how they will afford it or where to turn for assistance,” Moore said in a statement. “This informational session is designed to provide them with resources on how to navigate through the process and different funding sources.”

The agenda for the session can be found below:

• Opening Remarks by Sen. Richard Moore
• Julie Shields-Rutyna, Director of Early College Planning for Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA)
• Paul Lynskey, Executive Director for Blackstone Valley Education Foundation
• Jonathan Sparling, Campus Engagement & Education Consultant for American Student Assistance (ASA)
• Q&A
• Close by Sen. Moore

For more information what’s to be discussed, click here.

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