PALM HARBOR, Fla. (3 November) - U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida’s 9th Congressional District, today announced that he is hosting a Financial Aid Forum and College Fair. The event will offer one-stop shopping for students and parents, providing them with the opportunity to learn more about available financial aid resources, as well as speak with school representatives face-to-face.

The forum will include a presentation from financial aid experts at the Sallie Mae Fund. The College fair will feature representatives from local colleges, career education and technical training schools, and the U.S. Military Service Academies.

Representatives from the University of South Florida, University of Tampa, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, Hillsborough Community College and Technical & Adult Centers are confirmed to attend.

All media inquiries should be directed to David Peluso at (202) 225-5755. To RSVP or to obtain additional information on this event, please contact Congressman Bilirakis's Palm Harbor District Office at (727) 773-2871.

What: Rep. Bilirakis Announces Financial Aid Forum and College Fair

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Where: Strawberry Crest High School: 4691 Gallagher Road, Dover, FL 33527 (Just off Interstate 4, Exit 14). Get Directions.

Time:  College Fair held in the cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Financial Aid Forum held in the auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.