A Free, Fun-filled Learning Experience to Plan Your Future
Imagine a Saturday dedicated to exploring college and career opportunities—all for free. Whether you're a student looking to discover your options or a parent curious about supporting your child’s next steps, CollegeCON offers something for everyone.
This event is designed for families with students in grades 7-12 and includes free transportation, breakfast, lunch, and childcare.
With 70% of Washington jobs requiring education after high school, now’s the time to explore resources to shape your future. Whether you’re just starting or finalizing plans, CollegeCON is here to help you take the next step.
Discover, Explore, Plan Your Future
- Learn in interactive workshops exploring college and career options.
- Explore a resource fair to pick up materials and talk to representatives from Highline College programs and organizations
- Get the scoop on ways to make college more affordable for you with financial aid, including scholarships, grants, work-study and loans. Financial aid options are more flexible than you might think, covering a range of incomes. Even someone from a family of four making up to $112,500 per year can get some money to help pay for college or job training.
- Seniors can get one-on-one advice. If you have more questions than answers, this is the place to chat about your future with experts.
When, Where, Who
- Date: Saturday, December 7
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Highline College Student Union (Building 8), 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Who: 7th to 12th-grade students and their families (even little ones, we have childcare arranged).
We Made it EASY
Yes, we already said it’s FREE, but it bears repeating. You'll get FREE transportation to and from the event. Enjoy a FREE breakfast to fuel your morning (available until 10:00 a.m.) and a FREE lunch. Your little ones are also invited—we offer FREE childcare so you can soak up all the information.
Have Questions or Want to Learn More?
Visit our website, highlineschools.org/collegecon, for all the details. Email collegecon@highlineschools.org if you have questions, to request interpretation support or need accommodations. Please submit any interpretation requests by November 25.