Early College Planning Seminar
Scott Prince MEFA, Yvonne Gittens
Wed Jan 22, 05:30-07:00pm, 3-442
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Interested in learning about planning for your child's college costs? MIT's Office of Student Financial Services and the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority would like to extend an open invitation to all parents to attend a seminar on financing a higher education. The seminar will discuss various aspects of saving for college including an overview of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority's U.Fund College Investing Plan - the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' 529 college saving plan. Scott D. Prince, from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will help parents understand the state college savings programs here in Massachusetts. The seminar will give an overview of future college costs, financial aid resources, and specifics about enrolling in the U.Fund College Investing Plan.
Contact: Yvonne Gittens, 11-120, gittens@mit.edu
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Financial Aid 101
Daniel Barkowitz
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Did you know that over $89 billion was given out in Financial Aid in 2001-2002? Want to learn more about the Financial Aid process? Student Financial services will be offering two 1 hour sessions. Best suited for parents and students in grades 11 and up. Current MIT students are welcome.
Contact: Daniel Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@MIT.EDU
Introduction to Financial Aid
Daniel Barkowitz
We will discuss what Financial Aid is. The sources for Financial Aid. The formulas used in determining your eligibility. And also when and how to apply.
Tue Jan 14, 12-01:00pm, 4-145
How Financial Aid Works
Daniel Barkowitz
We will go through with you the process of filling out the forms for Financial Aid and help you with your actual calculations. Please bring a basic function calculator and a copy of your 2001 tax return.
Thu Jan 16, 12-01:00pm, 4-145
How Financial Aid Works
Daniel Barkowitz
Repeat of Jan 16 session.
Thu Jan 30, 01-02:00pm, 4-145
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The History and Mystery of the Tarot
Daniel Barkowitz
Wed Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 12:30-01:30pm, 4-253
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 15-Dec-2002
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 10.00 for copyright permissions for handouts
This IAP activity will explore the history and art of the Tarot, from its origin to its use as a fortune telling device. We will examine classic Tarot decks, and learn how to read and spread the Tarot. Students should purchase the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck or similar learning deck for use in class. Fee covers copyright permissions for important course material.
Contact: Daniel Barkowitz, 11-320, x8-5612, barkowit@mit.edu
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What is Student Loan Consolidation?
Jocelyn Heywood, David Andre, Eleanor Wolcott
Thu Jan 9, Thu Jan 23, 12-01:00pm, 4-149
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Students have an opportunity to lock in the current low interest rate on loans. You are able to consolidate all your federal loans into one, securing the current rate and easing future repayment hassles. How do I do this? To find out, the loan counselors in Student Financial Services will be offering a general information session. We will discuss what loan consolidation is, why you would or would not want to consolidate and what programs are available to you.
Contact: Jocelyn Heywood, 11-320, x8-5663, heywood@mit.edu
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