Baker College of Jackson to hold free college financial aid workshop Feb. 22

JACKSON, Mich. – Baker College of Jackson will hold its 2014 Senior Open House and Financial Aid Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Welcome Center, 2800 Springport Road, Jackson. The workshop is free of charge and open to all high school seniors and their families, regardless of whether or not the students have identified their college of choice.

The event is designed to help attendees understand the various types of financial aid and to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2014-2015 academic year by the March 1 deadline. Statistics show that students who complete and submit FAFSA forms are more likely to go to college.

Prizes to be given away include three scholarships—valued at $500 each—to Baker College of Jackson and an iPad mini.

The schedule is:

9:30-10:30 a.m.          Breakfast and financial aid presentation

10:30-11:30 a.m.        Individual financial aid assistance and campus tours

            Advisors will be available to provide one-on-one assistance to complete the online FAFSA form, answer questions and offer information about Baker College of Jackson.

If possible, students and parents should bring their 2013 federal and state 1040 tax returns, W-2 forms and untaxed income amounts (such as ADC, SSI, child support, etc.)

Reservations are limited. To make a reservation, contact the Baker College admissions office at 517.788.7800, or, visit the Baker College website at baker.edu, click on Future Students, select Financial Aid Workshop in the drop-down menu and specify the Jackson campus.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a nonprofit higher education institution, serving more than 35,000 students on 12 campuses and in three satellite locations. Baker grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business administration. As a career college, the Baker College system is pleased to report that 97 percent of its available graduates are employed. For more information about Baker College, please check out our website at www.baker.edu.