AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host the third annual College night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Androscoggin Community Room at 49 Spring St.

Designed to provide information early in the college process to teens and their parents, this event will feature representatives from seven Maine colleges and universities: Bates College, Central Maine Community College, Maine College for Health Professions, Kaplan University, University of Maine, University of New England and University of Southern Maine/USM Lewiston Auburn College. Also joining us this year will be a representative from the University of New Hampshire and a college access counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine.

Whether a teen is in middle school, just starting high school or a senior applying for college, it is hoped this evening will get them – and their parents – thinking about their future and/or provide answers to some of the many questions which arise as they begin talking about and looking at colleges. 

The evening will begin with a panel discussion facilitated by Maggie Davis of College for ME Androscoggin. Topics for discussion will include taking appropriate courses in middle and high school, thinking ahead about career areas, costs of college (FAFSA, FAFSA Forecaster), types of colleges and degrees and the application process, including the Common Application.

If time permits, the discussion will be followed by a brief question and answer session. The second part of the evening will feature a mini college fair, with each admissions representative having specific information about their school and programs offered.

FMI, register: www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, 207-333-6640, ext. 4.