News Release, Charles County Public Schools

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are hosting a scholarship fair next month to educate students and parents in paying for college expenses. The fair is 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the Business and Industry (BI) building of the CSM La Plata campus. The event is geared for high school juniors and seniors interested in learning about college scholarships.

The fair will also include parent workshops. Workshop topics range from college savings plans and completing the college application process to navigating the free application for federal student aid and how student-athletes can apply for athletic scholarships.

The CSM La Plata campus is located at 8730 Mitchell Road. CCPS has a page on its website dedicated to scholarship information for parents and students.

Visit https://www.ccboe.com/ss/scholarships-financial-aid-resources/ to learn more.


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