Monday, September 25, 2017

Take aways and resources from Conquering the Challenges of College Costs

Financial aid seminars outline key tips


Frank Palmasani and Raina Gollins
The Glenbard Parent Series hosted two financial aid seminars on Sept. 23. Glenbard East parent Raina Gollins attended the workshop with Frank Palmasani and shared this takeaway: "In addition to discussions about the best academic and social fit for selecting a college, families need to have discussions about the best college financial fit for the family. Do the net price calculator found on college websites to find the actual sticker price of the school. And fafsa4caster will help you find the estimated family contribution. Start early and do your research."

Ercilia Jonas and Veronica Rodriguez
Glenbard East parent Veronica Rodriguez attended the financial aid workshop in Spanish with Ercilia Jonas and shared this takeaway: "Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most critical document for families to complete. Completing this free form makes students eligible for grants, loans and Federal Work-Study.  Our children need our help in their college planning. Ask questions and attend the college workshops to learn
more."




Resources from Frank Palmasani's seminar

Jacy Good and Steve Johnson visit GPS to share their message: "Hang Up and Drive"


May 18, 2008 was meant to be one of the best days of Jacy Good’s life. It was the day of her college graduation,when suddenly everything changed. A young man distracted by his mobile phone conversation drove through a red light, collided with an 18-wheeler which hit Jacy’s car head-on. Jacy’s parents were killed instantly and Jacy was left with a permanent brain injury and partial paralysis. Determined to use her family’s tragedy to change minds, behaviors and laws, Jacy’s advocacy for cell-free roads brought her to the Oprah Winfey Show, and the United Nations.

Parent: All have "power to prevent a tragedy"GPS


Rita Crotinger (left) and Jacy Good
On Thursday, September 21, the Glenbard Parent Series hosted Jacy Good and Steve Johnson at a presentation called Hang Up and Drive. Glenbard West parent Rita Crotinger shared the following takeaway:
"Jacy Good miraculously recovered from a car crash caused by a distracted driver that claimed the lives of both her parents and left her partially paralyzed. She shares the tragedy with others to remind us of the obligation we all have, both as drivers and passengers, to look out for each other every time we get into a car. Texting, email and social media are devastating distractions to drivers.  Talking to someone you don't see (handheld or hands-free) is a main cognitive distraction while driving because your mind focuses on what you are saying rather than paying attention to what you are seeing on the road. Each one of us has the power to prevent a tragedy - put your phone away while driving.  You never know how many lives you save by your actions, but you definitely know when one or more are lost."

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