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YEAH HOME EDUCATOR'S

COLLEGE FAIR

Last update: January 5, 2012

The YEAH sponsored home educator's college fair will not be held in 2012 but is tentatively scheduled to be held February, 2013, hosted by Century College, White Bear Lake, MN. Details will be listed below. YEAH extends it appreciation and gratitude to previous colleges who have hosted this fair: Anoka Ramsey Community College (2009) and Inver Hills Community College (2010).

Registration Form

YEAH Home Educators' COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION

Sponsored by YEAH - Youth Educated At Home - serving the needs of home educated teens and their families for over 24 years.
Details are being finalized for the upcoming college fair. The following information will remain on this website to encourage college fair attendees to contact the colleges who were present at the fair as well as those who were unable come due to difficult weather conditions.
Please return to this website for updates on upcoming homeschool college fair information.

2013 College fair date TBD

6:00 pm - 9pm

Did you know. . . that 60% of all job openings in Minnesota will require some college (either a degree or some specific training)?

WHAT is a Home Educator's College Fair?

JOIN US . . . Come to the Home Educator's College Fair, developed exclusively for

home educated students in middle and senior high school
and their parents.
PLUS: If you have known student that have already graduated from high school and are thinking of college or will be transferring to another college, this would be a good opportunity for them as well! All home educating families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

At the Fair, you will be able to:

Explore options for post high school.
Attend workshops designed for both students and parents.
Visit with representatives from across the state to discuss their colleges, discover the options available to students and how to plan the high school years accordingly

WHO will be at the fair?

Preview the YEAH website (College Fair Exhibitors) for complete and up-to-date listing of colleges participating in the 2010 fair; From this website you can also link to the college websites and become familiar with their programs and be better able to discuss your student's needs when you meet them at the fair.

WHY go to the fair? Do you fit into any of these categories?

In speaking to parents and students who are now in college, their ONE REGRET is not starting to explore college options sooner. This is a great opportunity to learn about colleges--public and private, two year an four year, academic and technical.

NOT INTERESTED in academics?
- Colleges have many hands-on, skills oriented programs. You might even be able to start them as a high school junior.
Are you a PARENT wondering how to PAY for college?
- Will your son or daughter need financial aid to attend a college or university?
- Attend a workshop just for you. At Financial Aid/Scholarship workshop you will learn exactly how the state and federal governments determine your eligibility for Pell and state grants and how colleges and universities "package" a financial aid award. Don't lose out on this opportunity!
Are you a 9th or 10th GRADER thinking of PSEO?
- NOW is the time to ask questions of the college representatives so that you will be ready to apply.
Are you a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT?
- Do you worry about being prepared for college?
- Do you wonder if you will know ho to navigate through the first year of college?
- The first year of college often determines whether a student will be successful in getting a college degree.
- Attend a workshop just for you on how to make that first year successful!
Are you a MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT who thinks that college is too far in the future?
- Did you know that what you are doing NOW can greatly influence whether you go to college--and how successful you will be?
- Attend a workshop just for you to find out the most direct way between preparing for high school and preparing for college.
Are you a FORMER HOME EDUCATED STUDENT who didn't go to college, but is thinking of going now?
- Most of the state's private and public colleges will be here, ready to answer your questions!
Are you in college, and ready to TRANSFER?
- Most of the state's private and public colleges will be here, ready to answer your questions!
Does a college education prepare you for the JOB MARKET?
- Today, many employers are expecting their employees to have some college training, skills and/or knowledge.
Are you knowledgeable about your CAREER CHOICES and prepared for those?
- Representatives from these colleges will be happy to help you in your exploration--or provide information to steer you in the right direction.

TYPICAL HOME EDUCATOR'S COLLEGE FAIR SCHEDULE

5:30: Check in for Pre-registered families; Registration begins for those registering at-the-door
6:00 - 7:00: Workshops available

5:30: CHECK IN & NEW REGISTRATION

Please register ahead of time for the workshop you plan to attend so that we can be prepared with enough handout materials and seating. Registration form available on the next page. Thank you.

5:30 -- Registration check in begins (Specific location of registration, parking and entrances to use will be posted closer to the date)

6:00-7:00: Three different WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

Workshops are uniquely created for PARENTS (Workshop A), HIGH SCHOOL students (Workshop B) and MIDDLE SCHOOL students (Workshop C)

NOTE: Please be ON TIME for workshops as no one will be allowed to enter past 6:10.

6:00 – 7:00 Workshop A: "Financial Aid / Scholarships" (Target group: parents)

6:00 – 7:00 Workshop B: "Topic TBD" (Target group: high school students)

6:00 – 7:00 Workshop C: "Topic TBD" (Target group: middle school students)

7:00 - 9:00: COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AVAILABLE

Preview the YEAH website (College Fair Exhibitors) for complete and up-to-date listing of colleges participating; From the website you can also link to the college websites and become familiar with their programs and be better able to discuss your student's needs when you meet them at the fair.

Check the YEAH website (www.ouryeah.org) Thank you.

Cost: $3.00 per family for pre-registered YEAH and YEAH Academy members ($5.00 two days prior to fair or at the door)

Cost: $5.00 per family for pre-registered non-YEAH members ($7.00 two days prior to the far or at the door)

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO THAT WE MAY HAVE AN ACCURATE COUNT FOR WORKSHOPS!

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2013 COLLEGE FAIR REGISTRATION:

Cut off this section below and

Mail this form and your payment (check payable to YEAH) TODAY to: YEAH College Fair, 5841 Lametti Lane, Shoreview, MN 55126
- or - DROP it off at The YEAH Academy office during business hours on any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday the week prior to the fair, Attn: College Fair

Please sign up for which workshops you will be attending. We want to make sure we have sufficient handouts and seating. Be sure to leave time to visit colleges; some have come from a long distance to be available for your questions. Thank you!

FAMILY FULL NAME ______________________________

PHONE # _(______) ___________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS - PRINT CLEARLY, you will receive confirmation via email) ______________________

STUDENT'S NAME ___________________ GRADE ___________

STUDENT'S NAME ___________________ GRADE ___________

NUMBER ATTENDING EACH OF THE WORKSHOPS:

"A" ______________ "B" _____________ "C" ________________

ENCLOSED payment (check payable to YEAH)

________ $3.00/YEAH family (pre-registered, must be received by two days prior to the fair)

________ $5.00/YEAH family (registered two days prior to the fair and later and/or at the door)

________ $5.00/non-YEAH family (pre-registered, must be received by two days prior to the fair)

________ $7.00/YEAH family (registered two days prior to the fair and later and/or at the door)