YORK COUNTY — Upcoming Maine Educational Opportunity Center workshops will give students and their familes valuable insight into “The Essentials of College Planning.”

The program helps qualified adults make the transition toward a college education and is entirely free. 

Workshops will be held at the University College at Saco, 4 Scamman St., Suite 18, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1; at the Springvale Career Center, 9 Bodwell Court, at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5; the University College at Saco, 4 Scamman St. at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8; the Springvale Career Center, 9 Bodwell Court, at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12; and at University College at Saco, 4 Scamman St. Suite 18, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

MEOC services aalso include:

• GED/SAT Preparation

•  College Planning 

•  Referrals/Advocacy

•  Career Advising

•  Financial Aid Advising

•  College Admissions Process

•  Application Fee Waivers for Qualified Adults

MEOC successfully placed 1,073 Maine adults in different colleges last year.

Each interactive college planning workshop outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning, and study skills.

The workshops last about two to three hours and pre-registration is required. All workshops are subject to change. 

To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit http://meoc.maine.edu.