Glenbard Parent Series seminar to outline how to pay for college without excessive debt

The Glenbard Parent Series Navigating Healthy Families will present "Conquering the Challenges of College Costs" with Frank Palmasani at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road in Glen Ellyn.

In the midst of rapidly rising college tuition expenses and the student loan-debt crisis, well-informed families will best be able to navigate the admission process and discover college options at an excellent value.

Palmasani, author of "Right College, Right Price," and creator of the "Financial Fit" online program, will highlight 30 steps families can take to save thousands of dollars in college costs and pay for higher education without accumulating excessive debt.

This seminar combines practical advice with the most up-to-date information about scholarships, financial aid, student loans and the college search process.

Families are encouraged to attend.

Continuing professional development units are available.

GPS is generously sponsored by the Cebrin Goodman Center, Community Consolidated School District 93 Birth to 5 Community Coalition, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), College of DuPage, DuPage Medical Group, Emmy Gaffey Foundation, Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, Holiday Inn/Carol Stream and Prevention Leadership Team of the DuPage County Health Department.

For information, visit glenbardgps.org or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.