‘Financing Your Education’ Presentation May 9th at Vanier Collegiate

Many get cold feet about pursuing an education at the prospect of the financial barriers but thanks to Vanier Collegiate Career Counsellor Christa LaPointe, Conexus Credit Union and Student Loans, a presentation will be held at Vanier Collegiate in the R.M. Hartney Library on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. Grade 11/12 students and parents from Moose Jaw and surrounding area are invited to attend to get up-to-speed on the information necessary to proceed getting the finances necessary.

The topics to be discussed include Accessing RESP’s, Student Line of Credit and Accounts, Canada/Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loans, as well as potential Scholarships/Bursaries and awards that are available. Financial Literacy Tips will also be presented. “After having over a decade of experience I’ve learned, much like most others that deal with matters of finances, that they can be scary once you look at the actual numbers. We want to be able to help students connect with the right people, help them to make better and more informed decisions, and offer them those resources to the best of our ability,” says Lapointe. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.

“We’ll provide any information we have, and the students are more than welcome to contact us to seek more information, as well,” says Lapointe. “We’re really trying to promote the fact that yes, education is an investment, but it is a worthwhile one.”

For more information on this presentation please contact Christa.lapointe@htcsd.ca or at 306.693.6744.