College Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host 5 free workshops in September.

College 101
5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 5
Make a smooth transition to college by mapping your future.
How to Pay for College (presented in Spanish)
10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8
Learn how to pay for college with financial aid, scholarships, work-study and savings.
Stand Out: College Essays and Letters of Recommendation
5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 11
Learn to write strong college and scholarship essays, and secure strong letters of recommendation.
Exploring SAT and ACT Tests
5:30-6:45 p.m. Thursday, September 20
Get the inside track on these tests and find out the best way to prepare for them.
Searching for Scholarships + Hands-on Lab
5:30-6:45 p.m.- Tuesday, September 25
Get tips on searching for scholarships and put what you learn to the test in a hands-on computer session.

Space is limited. To register or for more information, call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov.

College Depot is a full-service college planning center that offers free one-on-one assistance, family consultation and workshops on all aspects of the college planning process, from financial aid to career exploration. The service is open to anyone seeking assistance with planning for college.

For a complete list of workshops and events, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot. Follow us at twitter.com/CollegeDepot.   back...