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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">We're excited to continue our free, live virtual event series and we're certain you'll find value in each session. Below you'll
find a listing of our upcoming events—we hope you'll join us!<br>
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Please share the information below with your peers.<br>
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<b>College Confidence: What America Knows About Paying for College</b><br>
Every year, college-bound families ask themselves "How will we pay for college?" and for many, this subject is filled with confusion and stress. Join us as we discuss Sallie Mae’s new research study, College Confidence: What America Knows About Paying for College.
We’ll examine how much families really know about financial aid, the FAFSA<sup>®</sup>, scholarships, and student loans; and evaluate perceptions and common misconceptions about college financing. Finally, we’ll highlight possible solutions to help families
prepare for this vital part of getting a college education. </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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February 9th at 2pm ET | 1pm CT | 12pm MT | 11am PT </span></a></span></strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">Supporting Diversity and Inclusion: Increasing access to higher education
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Higher education advances us as a society, promoting new opportunities and greater economic mobility. Join us for a panel discussion on advancing student success through increased student engagement and support as we continue to open doors to higher education
and increased lifetime learning. </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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March 9th at 2pm ET | 1pm CT | 12pm MT | 11am PT </span></a></span></strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">How America Completes College</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010"><br>
Four out of 10 U.S. undergraduates never finish college. Join us for a discussion of findings from a new research study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos on the factors that impact a student’s journey to college graduation. We’ll explore high school and college support
systems, education motivations and perceptions, and more to identify barriers and opportunities to support students and families as they work toward achieving a college degree.
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April 6th at 2pm ET | 1pm CT | 12pm MT | 11am PT </span></a></span></strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Graphik Web""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">Space is limited, so please register early!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">If you have any questions about these virtual events, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Graphik Web";color:#000010">Robb</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Graphik Web""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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