Higher Education Day set for Tuesday
Higher education is becoming essential for many careers, but is it out of reach for a lot of students?
State government and education officials want to convince high schoolers and their families that going to college or taking post-secondary coursework is realistic for practically everybody in Wisconsin during a one-day push touting the possibilities.
Higher Education Day in Wisconsin is slated for Tuesday, with more than 20 events planned statewide to make the public aware of the learning opportunities in the Badger State.
"Due to our terrific partnerships with the UW System, the private colleges, the technical colleges and private industry, we will be reaching students of all ages throughout the state," said state Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass.
The day is a collaboration of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, University of Wisconsin System, Wisconsin School Counselors Association, Great Lakes Higher Education Corp., KnowHow2GO Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Technical College System.
Events are planned throughout the state, including several in the Madison area.
Secretary of State Douglas La Follette will talk about the importance of higher education as well as the financial resources available to high school students at 9 a.m Tuesday at East High School, 10:30 a.m. at La Follette High School and 1 p.m. at West High School.
Financial aid for potential college students will be discussed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the fountain plaza on the UW-Madison campus and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Financial Education Center, 2300 S. Park St., with the types of financial aid available, how to apply for aid and how it's awarded.
For more information on other events in Wisconsin, go to the Web site http://highereducationday.wi.gov.
