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3/30/2009
NOTE: This page was revised after the original e-Message was sent to clients and partners on March 30th, in order to add information about the April 22nd
"College Illinois!(SM) The Smart, Secure Way to Save for College" presentation. Money Smart Week Chicago 2009 will occur April 18th – 25th in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is partnering with The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for the fifth consecutive year to promote financial literacy through this week-long event, which is designed to help consumers learn to better manage their personal finances. This year, ISAC will be presenting in conjunction with the Chicago Public Library system, and also offering sessions in central Illinois.
In this current economic climate, it is crucial for students and parents to be aware of the full cost of college, as well as know what resources are available to help. Information regarding topics such as payment responsibilities, how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the difference between grants and loans, and available scholarship and loan alternatives are vital to pursuing a college degree. During Money Smart Week, ISAC staff will be presenting sessions regarding these important topics. Pick the session from the following list that best fits your family's schedule, and plan to attend:
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Time
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Location
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City
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April 18th
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2 p.m.
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Evanston Library
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Evanston
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(English)
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April 20th
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7 p.m.
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Brighton Park Library
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Chicago
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(Spanish & English)
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April 21st
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7 p.m.
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Trinity Catholic High School
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Bloomington
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(English)
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April 22nd
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7 p.m.
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Lincoln-Belmont Library
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Chicago
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(English)
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April 23rd
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10 a.m.
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Town & Country Bank
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Springfield
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(English)
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April 23rd
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1 p.m.
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Town & Country Bank
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Springfield
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(English)
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April 23rd
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4 p.m.
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Economic Awareness Council
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Chicago
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(English)
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April 23rd
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7 p.m.
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Clearing Library
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Chicago
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(Polish & English)
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April 25th
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4:30 p.m.
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Skokie Public Library
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Skokie
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(English)
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In addition to the events listed above, an education finance planning session entitled "College Illinois!(SM) The Smart, Secure Way to Save for College" will be presented from 12 - 1 p.m. on April 22nd at The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The official Money Smart Week calendar of events is available online at moneysmartweek.org.
- To search for financial education events in the Chicago metropolitan area by date or geographic location (neighborhood), click on "Chicago" and then choose "2009 Event Calendar" in the right margin of the page.
- To locate events in Illinois outside the Chicago area by date or geographic location, click on "Illinois" and then choose "2009 Events Calendar" in the right margin of the page.
In order to find events by topic, either in the Chicago metropolitan area or outside of Chicago, use the "Advanced Search" option provided with the event calendars.
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