Free workshop on "Going to college without going broke"

Joanna Cornerstone Ministries will offer a free workshop for college freshmen, high school students and their parents entitled "Going to College Without Going Broke" Thursday, August 16th from 6:30 until 7:30 at the First Baptist Church in Murphy.

The workshop will address such topics as finding scholarships, money pitfalls, understanding financial aid and college loans, cost saving strategies and free resources available.

Laura Misner, Western Regional Representative of the College Foundation of North Carolina, will facilitate the workshop. College Foundation is a free resource for the state offering assistance in planning, applying and paying for college. If you cannot attend the workshop or would like more information on the services provided, call toll-free 866-866-CFNC.

For more information, please contact Joanna Cornerstone ministries at 828-837-8881 or email@joannacornerstone. org