Representatives from Texas and National Colleges and Universities Set to Meet with North Texas Students

One Community Church will host a College Fair on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at 2400 Highway 121 in Plano.  The event is free and open to the public. Representatives from more than 20 colleges, universities and organizations within the state and from across the country will be on hand to meet with local high school students and their parents to share information and resources about their respective organizations.

The event will include workshops for parents and students.  There will be information on the application process, education tax breaks, college savings funds, and applying for scholarships.  There will be a dedicated panel for students to discuss common questions and expectations as they navigate college life.  All seniors will be entered into a drawing for a book scholarship paid directly to the school.

Also, students will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a variety of representatives from various professional organizations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other exemplary institutions, for example: Arlington Baptist College; Christ for the Nations Institute; Collin College; Dallas Theological Seminary; Dillard University; Florida A&M University; Florida State University; Grambling State University; Clark Atlanta University; Huston-Tillotson University; Inroads; Jackson State; National Black MBA Association - DFW Chapter; Michigan State University; Paul Quinn College; Prairie View A&M University; TCU; Texas A&M University – Commerce; Texas College; Texas State University; Texas Wesleyan University; Texas Woman's University; UT Dallas; University of North Texas; among many others.

 Register online at www.visitonecc.com

For more information about the College Fair at One Community Church on Saturday, March 19 email knect@visitonecc.com or call (469) 854-1280.