What:  - An informational student financial aid fair and workshop, hosted by Congressman Mike Castle.  The program will be open to all students and parents who are interested in learning more about the different financial aid options available for attending an institute of higher education.  This event will explain a broad range of topics to help finance your secondary education from processing FAFSA forms to locating private loans.

Who:
 In attendance will be speakers and representatives from the U.S. Department of Education, University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical & Community College, Wilmington University, Goldey-Beacom College, Wesley College, Bank of America, Wachovia, Sallie Mae Fund, and Citi Bank*, among others.
*Invited

When:
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where:
Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown
Banquet Hall
27 West Green Street
Middletown, DE 19709
Directions Below

Why:
Congressman Castle wants to provide students and their parents with the tools necessary to navigate and access financial assistance for higher education.

The program will provide a forum for students and parents to meet with financial lenders, colleges, and the Department of Education in order to have your questions answered.

Please RSVP to Todd Perkins at (302) 428-1902
For more information also visit our website: www.Castle.house.gov
(Please notify us by April 14th of any ADA needs)


Directions to Middletown Firehall:

From South of Middletown:
Continue North on RT 1 until Exit 136/SR 299 (Odessa/Middletown).  Keep left at fork and follow signs that say SR 299W.  Turn left at Middletown/Odessa Road/SR 299 and continue for about 2.5 miles.  Turn left at S. Broad Street and continue until you approach the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown on your right.

From north of Middletown:
Continue South on RT 1 until Exit 136/SR 299 W.  Continue on SR 299 for about 2.1 miles, then turn onto S. Broad Street and continue about 400 ft.  Turn right onto W. Green Street and continue until you approach the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown on your right.

Parking:
There will be plenty of free parking available in the Fire Company's Parking Lot, located directly next to the building.