• College Expo 2019
    Gaston County Schools
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    College and Career Expo 2016  
     
    College Expo 2019
    Saturday, April 13
    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Gaston College Lena Sue Beam Building
    201 Highway 321 South, Dallas

    Hey, students and parents:  You are invited to the College Expo 2019!  It will be held on Saturday, April 13 in the Lena Sue Beam Building at Gaston College in Dallas.  

    Here’s your opportunity to:
    • Meet with college representatives.
    • Get answers to your questions about planning for college.
    • Learn about applying to and paying for college.
    • Hear about career opportunities in our area.
    Representatives from colleges and universities throughout the Southeast will be available to answer questions, give out college literature, and provide information about applying for scholarships and financial aid.  

    High school and middle school students and their parents from Gaston County and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend.  Admission is free.    

    Students interested in attending college or selecting a career should not miss this exciting event.  Drop in, browse around, and meet college and business representatives.

    For more information, call Dr. Ami Parker, director of counseling services, at (704) 810-8813. 

    To get updates and news about the event on Twitter, search for #CollegeExpo2019.
  • Information Sessions
     
    The following sessions will be offered for students and parents.  The sessions are free.

    Session 1
    Funding Your College Education
    Presented by Timeka Ruffin, Regional Representative College Foundation of NC (CFNC)
    Lena Sue Beam Building, Gaston College Room 119
    10:00-10:45 a.m. 

    Session Description:
    This session will focus on the process of applying for state, federal, and institutional financial aid for college, how financial helps in paying for college, and what to expect from colleges through the financial aid process. This session will include a brief overview of Residency Determination Service Requirement and how to use CFNC.org resources to help you along the way.

    Session 2 
    Making College Affordable
    Presented by Megan Lingerfeldt, Student Recruiter
    Lena Sue Beam Building, Gaston College Room 119
    11:00-11:45 a.m.

    Session Description:  
    This session will discuss numerous opportunities for making college affordable: high school dual enrollment, things to consider when selecting a college, and tips for saving and paying for college. Session will be presented by the Gaston College Admissions Office.

    Session 3
    Going to College
    Presented by Cassandra Thompson, Gaston County Ferguson Branch Supervisor
    Lena Sue Beam Building, Gaston College Room 119 
    12:00-12:45 p.m.

    Session Description:
    An introduction to the library’s print and online resources geared toward the needs of the college-bound student. The program I have put together uses a powerpoint presentation to introduce the free resources the library has available to help anyone who is interested in going to college.  It usually runs about 50 minutes, and generally follows the "Going to College" Research Guide (http://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/college).   It would be very good as a "BYO-Device" session since a library card is not necessary for anything except the Testing & Education Reference Center (replaces Learning Express) access through NC Live.
  • Colleges/Universities 

    Here is a list of the colleges and universities that will have representatives at the College and Career Expo: 

    Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
    Catawba College
    Concord University
    Cottey College
    ECPI University
    Gaston College
    Greensboro College
    Hampton University
    Liberty University
    Limestone College
    Nascar Technical Institute
    North Carolina Army National Guard
    North Carolina State University
    Piedmont International University
    Queens University of Charlotte
    Roanoke College
    Toccoa Falls College
    UNC Charlotte
    United States Army
    USC Upstate
    Winston-Salem State University
    Winthrop University
    Winthrop University
    Wofford College

    This list continues to grow as colleges and universities confirm their participation.

Resources

  • We look forward to seeing you at the College Expo!