Poudre School District will host three free events to help high school students continue their education at a college, university or post-secondary school after graduation.

PSD’s In State College Fair, Out-of-State College Fair and Family Financial Aid and College Night will help students graduate post-secondary ready and successfully transition to another school.

"It is important to explore options for continuing your education after high school," said Nicole Wilgenbusch, Rocky Mountain High School college and career center counselor. “Representatives at the college fairs are often in charge of making decisions about student admissions so it is a great opportunity to meet them personally."

• In-State College Fair , 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, Rocky Mountain High School, 1300 W. Swallow Rd. For more information, contact Wilgenbusch at 488-7038.
• Out-of State College Fair, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct., 5, Poudre High School, 201 Impala Drive. For more information, contact Kim Wilder, PHS International Baccalaureate counselor, 488-6015.
• Family Financial Aid and College Night, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11, Fort Collins High School, 3400 Lambkin Way. For more information, contact Eileen Hostetter, career center coordinator, 488-8111, ehostett@psdschools.org.

The In-State College Fair will host representatives from Colorado’s public and private institutions which offer two or four-year programs. The following colleges will be represented: Adams State College, Aims Community College, Colorado Christian University, Colorado College, Colorado Mountain College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Fort Lewis College, Front Range Community. College, Johnson & Wales University, Mesa State College, Naropa University, Northeastern Junior College, Regis University, Rocky Mountain School of Art + Design, Trinidad State Junior College, Air Force Academy, University of Colorado, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, Western State College, and more.

Family Financial Aid and College Night will kick off with a keynote address by Connie Jaime-Lujan, CSU representative, about everything students and parents need to know about financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA). Breakout sessions will include information about how to select a college, choose a major, write an entrance essay, prepare for standardized admissions tests, and find scholarships. There will also be a session for students who will be the first individual from their family to attend college.

The Out-of-State College Fair will give PSD students and an opportunity to visit with approximately 180 colleges and universities from outside of the state of Colorado, and will also give students and families an opportunity with admissions representatives personally.

For more information about searching for a college, view Channel 10's video below: