Free workshop helps students prepare, apply, and pay for higher education
U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) announced he will hold a "Paying for College" seminar in Los Angeles County. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25th from 12pm-3pm at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (Room GB, 21865 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar) and is free to attend.
“Paying for higher education is a daunting and difficult task for many students and their families,” said Rep. Royce. “This seminar will explore the available financing options so that the opportunity to go to college is available to all students, despite the rising costs.”
The event will feature Keynote speaker Rebekah Bell whose opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal on how she graduated from college debt-free offered important advice to students on avoiding crushing student loan debt. Additionally, the seminar will provide information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program, including on-site reviews of FAFSA forms, as well as other federal and private student loans, grants, and alternative financing options. Representatives from local colleges will also be available to speak with students and their families.
"With the average student holding over $29,000 in loan debt, graduating from college debt-free is extremely rare," said Rep. Royce. "I believe attendees can benefit from hearing how Rebekah was able to earn her degree without incurring the typical mountain of debt that takes many graduates decades to repay."