(LINCOLN Neb. December 20, 2002) - Wondering how to pay for college? Want to know how to apply for financial aid? Learn the answers at one of several Financial Aid Programs conducted by EducationQuest Foundation at area high schools during January.

During the one-hour presentation, an EducationQuest representative will explain the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process and the federal methodology for calculating award amounts.

This program is free and open to the public. If you miss the program at your high school, you may attend any other scheduled presentation as listed below:

January 6		7:00 p.m.		Lincoln High School
January 6		7:00 p.m.		Norris High School
January 7		7:00 p.m.		York High School
January 7		7:00 p.m.		Lincoln East High School
January 7		7:00 p.m.		Lincoln Southeast High School
January 8		7:30 p.m.		Pius X High School
January 8		7:00 p.m.		Aurora High School
January 9		7:00 p.m.		Beatrice High School
January 13		7:00 p.m.		Syracuse High School
January 13		7:00 p.m.		Boone Central High School (Albion)
January 13		6:00 p.m.		Lindsay Holy Family High School
January 14		11:30 a.m.		Dorchester High School
January 14		7:00 p.m.		Lincoln Northeast High School
January 14		7:00 p.m.		Seward High School
January 15		7:00 p.m.		Raymond Central High School
January 16		7:00 p.m.		Milford High School
January 16		7:00 p.m.		Lincoln Southwest High School
January 20		7:00 p.m.		Palmyra High School
January 23		7:00 p.m.		Lincoln Lutheran High School

Students and parents who need help completing and filing the FAFSA can receive free assistance from EducationQuest's Lincoln office located at 1300 "O" Street. To make an appointment, call 402.475.5222 or 800.303.3745.

EducationQuest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Through a permanent endowment, EducationQuest provides free college planning services at its locations in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney; funds need-based scholarship programs; and supports community organizations that enhance college access. For more information, call the EducationQuest Hotline at 800-666-3721 or visit www.EducationQuest.org.