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JACKSONVILLE — Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville, located at 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will host a community scholarship information and FAFSA completion event on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 3-6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“All those interested in a two-year or four-year degree, health care careers or workforce training are invited to attend this free event,” explains Keri Mason, director of ñ-Jacksonville. “Students and their families will be able to get informational materials on local scholarships and ask any questions they may have.”
From 4:30-5:30 p.m., attendees can visit an exhibit area with local community organizations providing information on various scholarships. Participating organizations include the ñ Foundation, Workforce Equity Initiative and Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce; Jacksonville Promise; Jacksonville Rotary Club; Cass County Farm Bureau Foundation; MCS Community Services; Illinois Electric Cooperative; Jacksonville Skilled Nursing; Elks Club; Harmony Masonic Lodge; Farm Credit Illinois; Beard Implement; Jacksonville Public School’s Foundation; Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois; and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Representatives from the ñ Foundation will be available to answer questions and provide scholarship application assistance from 3-6 p.m.
Families who would like assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can schedule a 30-minute appointment between 3-6 p.m. to meet with an ñ financial aid professional.
Registration is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/jacksonville, by calling 217-243-6699 or texting 217-290-2909.