SACO — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting FREE workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over at the following times and locations:

• University College at Saco, 4 Scamman Street, Suite 18, on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.

• Springvale Career Center, 9 Bodwell Court, on Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m.

• University College at Saco, 4 Scamman Street, Suite 18, on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m.

• Springvale Career Center, 9 Bodwell Court, on Monday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.

• University College at Saco, 4 Scamman Street, Suite 18, on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.

• University College at Saco, 4 Scamman Street, Suite 18, on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.

To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit us on the web at meoc.maine.edu.

Who We Are: MEOC is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified adults make the transition towards a college education. MEOC, which is housed at the University of Maine, provides assistance to adults living in Maine and helps them go to whichever college or university they choose.

Services Provided: All MEOC services are FREE!

* GED/SAT Preparation

* College Planning

* Referrals/Advocacy

* Career Advising * Financial Aid Advising

* College Admissions Process

* Application Fee Waivers for Qualified Adults

Our Work in Action: MEOC successfully placed 1,073 Maine adults in different colleges last year.

How to Participate: The starting point for all MEOC participants is The Essentials of College Planning, a FREE interactive workshop that outlines the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career planning, and study skills. The workshop lasts approximately two to three hours. Pre-registration is required.

All workshops are subject to change. For more information or to register call: 1-800-281-3703.