PRESS RELEASE
Treasurer Fitzpatrick, MOST 529, and Sallie Mae to Hold Free “Lunch and Learn” Event about Paying for Education
Jefferson City, MO – As part of National Scholarship Month,
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, MOST 529, and Sallie Mae are
partnering to bring a free webinar to Missourians focused on paying for higher
education. The free virtual “Lunch and
Learn” event will take place on Wednesday,
November 2 at 12 p.m. Those who wish to participate can register here. The webinar will feature a presentation
from Sallie Mae, a nationwide consumer banking institution specializing in
private student loans, discussing the Show Me Money Scholarship Portal which
connects Missouri students with scholarship and grant opportunities tailored to
their skills. The portal aggregates more than 6 million scholarships worth over
$30 billion in one place. MOST 529, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan, will also
share information about saving for future education. Missourians interested in
learning more about MOST 529, the Show Me Money Scholarship Portal, and other
information on financial topics can visit the Financial Literacy Portal on the
Treasurer’s Office website here: https://treasurer.mo.gov/financial-literacy/ November
is National Scholarship Month which raises awareness about the availability of
scholarships and serves as a reminder to begin the application process. ### Follow the Treasurer’s Office on Twitter,
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