Join us for an informative presentation on the FAFSA and the college financial aid process. Geared towards parents and teens in grades 9 - 12.
Understanding the financial aid process for college can be tricky - aid can come from many different sources and come in many different forms! Meet in the Halle Room on Wednesday, January 7 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the different financial aid programs available to college students as well as the FAFSA process. This presentation is geared towards parents and teens who are in grades 9 - 12. Registration is required and will open on December 24, 2025. Presented by Dr. Felicia Orr, Director of College Access with Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).
About THEC
THEC's vision is to cultivate a cohesive higher education enterprise which fosters innovative solutions to ensure student success, build strong communities, and improve the lives of Tennesseans. The Commission coordinates and provides guidance to the institutions governed by the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees, the six locally-governed state universities, and the community colleges, and colleges of applied technology governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Visit collegefortn.org/ for more financial aid and college planning resources.

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The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.