Senator Roxanne J. Persaud Hosts Inaugural SD19 College Fair

(Brooklyn, NY) Senator Roxanne J. Persaud in partnership with NYC Department of Education and Uncommon Schools will be hosting the inaugural Senate District 19 College Fair.

This event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 12 PM to 3 PM. at the South Shore Educational Campus located at 6565 Flatlands Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11236.

The co-sponsors of the College Fair include Assemblywoman Jaime Williams and Councilman Alan Maisel.

Over 75 colleges will be represented at the College Fair. The list includes but is not limited to:

• All 64 SUNY Colleges

• 18 CUNY Colleges

• 11 Senior Colleges, each with a rigorous baccalaureate degree program and enriching campus experience.

• 7 Community Colleges provide high-quality associate degree programs that prepare students for senior colleges or entry into professional careers.

Federal Student Aid Outreach Team will be on site to help parents and prospective students apply for Free Federal Aid, Grants, and Scholarships.

There will also be other family resources available onsite:

• Job Corp

• Youth Summer Camp Registrations

• Summer Camp Scholarships

This College Fair is part of Senator Persaud’s commitment to educational excellence. This event will provide a unique opportunity for high school students within Senate District 19 to obtain relevant information and resources they need to succeed.

“Our students deserve every opportunity to obtain a college degree so that they can reach their full potential. For some students especially those in certain ethnic populations and lower socioeconomic status, access to a tertiary education is extremely limited. I am proud to offer this type of intervention in the 19th senatorial district because the research has proven that college preparation is a key factor in determining whether a student attends college.” Senator Persaud said.