First Commonwealth to Hold "How to Afford the High Price of College" Seminar

Bethlehem, PA, October 24, 2012 --(PR.com)-- First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is reaching out to the community by holding a Financial Aid seminar on “How to Afford the High Price of College.” It will be held Tuesday November 13, 2012 in Liberty High School’s Amphitheater, 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem.

The seminar will focus on such topics as: understanding financial aid, applying for scholarships and grants, types and sources of financial aid, deadlines for financial aid applicants, and filling out the financial aid application (FAFSA).

The seminar is being offered for free, but advanced registration is required due to limited seating availability. Interested individuals can register by calling 610.821.2400 ext 6109 or by emailing mktgdept@firstcomcu.org.

First Commonwealth has served the Lehigh Valley for over 53 years with branch offices in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Fogelsville, Kutztown and Lehighton. First Commonwealth is a full-service, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving over 600 regional employers in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. With over $500 million in assets, First Commonwealth is the Lehigh Valley’s largest credit union.