Concord, N.H. - Discover U, an event designed to give 8th graders a head start on planning for college, is happening Saturday, April 26th at Southern NH University. The NHHEAF Network Organizations' created Discover U in recognition of the need to educate families on the importance of planning and preparing for higher education before high school begins. This is the second of two Discover U events this spring. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, April 26th at Southern NH University. The day will be filled with early planning sessions for parents including information about saving for college; a campus scavenger hunt; college trivia game and the chance to hear from current college students on a student question and answer panel. Admission is free and all 8th grade students in attendance are eligible to enter a raffle for prizes including three $100 college scholarships, gift cards and college paraphernalia. For more information and to register for Discover U, call 1-800-525-2577 x119 or visit www.nhcollegeclub.com.

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The NHHEAF Network Organizations are comprised of four 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations that provide students and families with the resources and funding to pursue higher education aspirations. Funds generated by the Organizations make their charitable mission possible as student loan earnings are reinvested in programs and services that benefit citizens of New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.nhheaf.org.

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