Dallas County Community College District is hosting a free college readiness expo for recent high school graduates and rising seniors to help them transition into college. The event is set for Thurs., June 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fair Park’s Briscoe Carpenter Building, 1403 Washington St. in Dallas.
Students can apply for admission, get help with the financial aid process and, some may be eligible to receive the required meningitis shot during DCCCD’s annual EduCareer Expo. DISD and Garland ISD will be printing high school transcripts onsite for their graduates.
Class of 2019 high school graduates who have not made college plans and rising seniors who want to start planning are encouraged to attend, said Molly Bewley, the district’s director of outreach. Students can learn about the career-specific certificate and degree programs offered by DCCCD and other higher education partners and get on track for their future.
This event provides hands-on assistance in a fun and engaging setting, eliminating some of the barriers students sometimes face when transitioning to college, Bewley said.
The event is for all class of 2019 high school graduates who are interested in enrolling in one of the district’s seven colleges: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake or Richland.
Counselors will be on hand to walk students through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA as well as provide additional financial aid information.
For more information about DCCCD’s free EduCareer Expo, please visit dcccd.edu/EduCareerExpo or email dcccdoutreach@dcccd.edu.
