DAYTON, Ohio — Day Air Credit Union and the Dayton Dragons—the High A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds–will host a free college-planning event tonight that will bring representatives from colleges and universities around the country to Day Air Ballpark and offer students a chance to win one of two $1,000 scholarships.
College Prep Night is scheduled for Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is designed to give prospective college students and their parents a one-stop resource for exploring higher education options, Day Air Credit Union said.
High school students will be able to speak directly with representatives from colleges and universities about academics, campus life and other aspects of attending their institutions.
Chance to Win Scholarship
Students who register in advance and attend the event will be entered for a chance to receive one of two $1,000 scholarships, according to the credit union.
“Supporting the financial well-being of our members and the community has always been at the heart of Day Air’s mission,” President John Theobald said in a statement. “We know that planning for higher education can feel overwhelming, and we’re proud to host College Prep Night as a valuable resource to help families navigate these important decisions with confidence.”
More Than 100 Colleges Have Participated
Day Air said previous College Prep Night events have drawn more than 1,000 students and guests and have included representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities.
Schools scheduled to participate this year include Miami University, the University of Dayton, Ohio University, Kettering College, the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, Wright State University, Xavier University and Edison State Community College. The Ohio National Guard also is scheduled to participate.
Representatives from additional schools around the country are expected to attend, Day Air said.
The event is free, but students must register online in advance to be eligible for the scholarship drawings.
Day Air Credit Union, established in 1945, has more than $870 million in assets and serves more than 54,000 members.
