Newark City of Learning Collaborative

FAFSA Completion Week – Virtual Completion Assistance Appointments
2020-11-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WebEx Meeting
Are you a Newark high school senior that needs help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application? If so, you can schedule a one-on-one virtual appointment with a trained volunteer.
Register here: https://forms.gle/rX3WjASmMyW697Jn8

Making Your Dreams Come True: A Latina's Journey Going to College and Beyond
2020-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting
Hear how a first-generation Latina, from the barrio, graduated from college and how she was able to achieve her dreams. Two former Rutgers University-Newark college students she has mentored will join us to share their stories during this session as well:
– Angeles Vivanco, RU-N School of Public Affairs and Administration alum
– Erik Miller, RU-N Business School MBA alum
Facilitated by Ingrid Renderos, Director of Academic Partnerships, Academic Foundations Center, Rutgers University-Newark
GIVEAWAY! Attend the workshop and enter to win a $50 gift card!*
Presented by the Newark Public Library and Newark City of Learning Collaborative’s “Newark Goes to College” initiative.
*All attendees will be entered into a random drawing — 5 winners will be chosen

FAFSA Completion Week - Virtual Completion Assistance Appointments
2020-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | WebEx Meeting

NJ HESAA Secondary School Counselor Training Institute
2020-10-30 09:00 - 11:30, 2020-10-23 09:00 - 11:30, 2020-10-16 09:00 - 11:30, 2020-10-09 09:00 - 11:30
The below workshops are for school counselors and financial aid professionals only. If you should have specific financial aid questions, please email Client_Services@hesaa.org
Fall 2020 Secondary School Counselor Training Institute Registration

HESAA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2020 Virtual Secondary School Counselor Training Institute and, as always, is FREE. This year’s topics will include:

Federal and State Aid Updates
2020-21 & 2021-22 FAFSA Completion
NJFAMS System
Financial Aid Resources for New Jersey Dreamers

Please select the training date and location that is most convenient for you and register below.
Fall 2020 Training Institute for School Counselors
Friday, October 9th
Friday, October 16th
Friday, October 23rd
Friday, October 30th
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Agenda:

9:00am – 10:00am
General Session

10:00am – 11:00am
Case study and solutions to difficult situations

11:00am – 11:30am
Questions

Session Descriptions:

General Session — financial aid updates on federal and State aid, EFC, NJEI, Tools, Support and more
Case Study Analysis — real-life financial aid scenarios for secondary school counselors

If you should need help registering or have questions about the Training Institute, please contact Maryann Stone at mstone@hesaa.org

The Benefits of Pre-College Programs
2020-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 5 pm for a workshop highlighting the Benefits of Pre-College Programs. Middle and high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about pre-college programs available locally and throughout New Jersey, and how they can help prepare you on your path to college.

GIVEAWAY! Attend the workshop and enter to win a $50 gift card!*
*All attendees will be entered into a random drawing — 5 winners will be chosen.

Workshop Details:
The Benefits of Pre-College Programs
Facilitated by the Seton Hall University Upward Bound Program
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 5:00 pm
Hosted on WebEx

Registration Required: bit.ly/3jYyRv9

Newark Thrives! Citywide Lights On Afterschool Fair
2020-10-17 11:00 - 14:00

Virtual FAFSA Assistance Volunteer Training
2020-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
Must register at: tinyurl.com/yxgzfow7

IG Live: Managing Student Finances
2020-09-30 16:30 - 17:00 | Instagram Live

IG Live: Social Justice While Socially Distant
2020-09-23 16:30 - 17:00 | Instagram Live

Debunking Myths About Financial Aid
2020-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting

IG Live: Financial Aid and Admissions Facts
2020-09-16 16:30 - 17:00 | Instagram Live

IG Live: Acing Virtual Instruction
2020-09-09 16:30 - 17:00 | Instagram Live

It's Still Time to Apply: Conquering College Through a Pandemic
2020-08-19 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting
​Join NCLC, the Newark Public Library, and Berkeley College for a free virtual workshop on WebEx this Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 5 pm. We will be talking about applying to college during the pandemic. Must register to participate. Please note that this workshop is open to Newark residents only.

GIVEAWAY! One attendee will be entered to win a laptop!*

*All attendees will be entered into a random drawing — 1 winner will be selected

Debunking Myths About Financial Aid
2020-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting
High school students, families, transfer students, and school counselors are invited to join us to learn more about:
– The FAFSA application process
– Information needed to file the FAFSA
– Valuable financial aid info and deadlines
– Rutgers-Newark’s “RU-N to the Top” Financial Aid scholarship
– Important updates related to COVID-19
Facilitated by the Rutgers University-Newark Office of Financial Aid
GIVEAWAY! Attend the workshop and enter to win a laptop!*
Every attendee will also receive a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, as well as a $50 cash card (may be used for food, books, school supplies, etc.)!
Presented by the Newark Public Library and Newark City of Learning Collaborative’s “Newark Goes to College” initiative.
*All attendees will be entered into a random drawing — 5 winners will be chosen

Register: https://bit.ly/3g038aS

Countdown to College
2020-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting
Learn about applying to college, financing your education, and much more! Get the “insider’s perspective”. Information and tips about admissions in general, as well as in the time of COVID, will be shared.
Facilitated by Leigh LeBlanc, Berkeley College Office of Admissions

Countdown to College
2020-06-24 17:00 - 18:00
Learn about applying to college, financing your education, and much more! Get the “insider’s perspective”. Information and tips about admissions in general, as well as in the time of COVID, will be shared.
Facilitated by Jesica Rueda, Rutgers University-Newark Office of Admissions

The Big Jump: Transitioning from High School to College
2020-06-10 17:00 - 18:00 | WebEx Meeting
College will require a different “you” – and this goes for students and their families. Join us as we explore some of the big differences between high school and college, and discuss what students and parents can do now to ensure you not only enroll in college, but graduate. Lastly, we will provide you with information on Newark resources that will help you on your journey.
Must register: tinyurl.com/y9brh2vv

Don't be a Carbon Copy, Make Your Own Impression: Part 2
2020-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | WebEx Meeting
Learn how to successfully transition to high school, with tips on time management, course scheduling, and engaging teachers/guidance counselors. This workshop is open to incoming high school students and their parents. If you missed part one of this workshop and would like to watch it, send us an email at nclc.info@newark.rutgers.edu.

Click Here to Register

The College Experience
2020-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | WebEx Meeting
High school juniors and seniors who are seeking to pursue higher education are invited to join us for an insightful session with current college students and recent graduates, who will be joining us online to share their experience and tips on time management, choosing a major, internships, paying for college, course scheduling, playing collegiate sports, on-campus/dorm life, and remote learning!
Click Here to Register

Don't be a Carbon Copy, Make Your Own Impression: Making the Transition To and Navigating High School
2020-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting
Workshop by the High School Academic Support Program
Register here: https://highschoolplanning.eventbrite.com/

Virtual FAFSA Assistance Volunteer Training
2020-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
ZOOM MEETING LINK: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79400289554
Meeting ID: 794 0028 9554

LEVERAGE YOUR EXPERIENCES: A TRANSFERABLE SKILLS WORKSHOP BY BRAVEN
2020-04-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting
Zoom.us
Meeting ID: 775 3682 4147

College Options for Immigrant Students
2020-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Learn more about applying to and attending college, as well as financial aid and additional resources for immigrant and DACAmented students. Workshop for parents and students, provided in English and Spanish. Light refreshments and giveaways provided.

FAFSA Assistance Volunteer Training Session
2020-02-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Essex County College, Training Inc., 303 University Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07102
We are seeking volunteers to assist us in helping Newark students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with a specific need for individuals who can assist students during the school day as well as those who can speak Spanish and/or Portuguese!
RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/NFCFAFSATraining

College Options for Immigrant Students
2020-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 | East Side High School, 238 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ, 07105
Learn how to utilize state and federal programs to help achieve your dreams!

FAFSA Completion Night -- Technology High School
2020-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Technology High School, 187-223 Broadway, Newark, NJ, 07104
