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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 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion event on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2-6 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 69-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 69 Foundation, 69 Pipeline for the Advancement of Healthcare Workforce (PATH), 69 Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI), Jacksonville Promise, Jacksonville Rotary Foundation, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Foundation, the Elks Club of Jacksonville, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Learning Disabilities of Illinois, MacMurray Foundation Scholarship, MCS Community Services, and Jacksonville Skilled Nursing.
Representatives from the 69 Foundation will be available to answer questions and provide 69 scholarship application assistance from 2-6 p.m.
Families who would like assistance completing the FAFSA can schedule a 30-minute appointment between 2-6 p.m. to meet with an 69 financial aid professional.
Registration is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/jacksonville or by calling 217-243-6699.