News Story
December 07, 2015
Financial Aid Community Night Scheduled for Jan. 27 at La Roche College
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2015 – La Roche University will help students and parents navigate the financial aid process at Financial Aid Community Night on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The event will be held at La Roche’s main campus in the North Hills in the Palumbo Science Center, Room 103. Financial Aid Community Night provides an overview of financial aid and the application process, a question and answer session, and a demonstration on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Counselors from La Roche’s Office of Financial Aid will be on hand to explain the process and answer questions. The session is free and open to the public.
“Financial Aid Community Night is an opportunity for anyone in the community to learn the fundamentals regarding financial aid for college,” Robert Clemens, assistant director of financial aid, said. “The presentation will provide insight into the application process, various aid programs, and will give those who attend the chance to interact with professional staff from the University.”
For more information, contact Sharon Platt, director of financial aid, at 412-536-1125 or sharon.platt@laroche.edu.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and six graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences, as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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