Tag: college

Back to School Resources

Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes, every Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your technology needs.

August 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Back to School Resources (In-Person)

It is back to school time and the OFPL has some resources to make the transition easier. Join us for a live in-person class or on Facebook Live to learn about the different tools available to you and your student at the library.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Formatting Research Papers

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. 

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, February 24th AT 4:00 P.M.

Do you have a research paper coming up and are not sure how to organize it or get started? Follow our tips to get organized, create a proper citation page, and more!

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Creating Presentations for School

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. 

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, February 10th AT 4:00 P.M.

Need help making a presentation? Join us for a LIVE session with tips and guides to making a school presentation that looks good and is fun to watch. Ask questions and get answers live.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

FAFSA Help

FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. 

Tech Classes Episodes are available for independent viewing, YouTube, @galluplibrary.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20th AT 4:00 P.M.

Need help with FAFSA or just don’t know what to do to get started? This live session will give you an opportunity to see the process, ask questions, and get some guidance on how to complete this important step for college funding.

Email libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Money Club – March

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on Friday, March 13th, and 27th between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Money Smart Survival Game – February

As students get older and closer to being on their own, financial literacy becomes even more important.

Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, February 15th and 29th at 2:00 p.m. for the Money Smart Survivor Game which gives future college students a taste of budgeting in the real world. It will teach them the value of having a budget that balances savings, needs and wants.

Prizes available.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Money Club – February

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on Friday, February 14th, 21st, and 28th between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

File your FAFSA online HERE.

Federal Deadlines

2020–21 Academic Year

Online FAFSA forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT), June 30, 2021. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT, September 11, 2021.

State Deadlines

New Mexico | Check with your financial aid administrator.

Check state deadlines HERE.

Money Smart Survival Game – January

As students get older and closer to being on their own, financial literacy becomes even more important.

Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, January 9th and 23rd at 4:00 p.m. for the Money Smart Survivor Game which gives future college students a taste of budgeting in the real world. It will teach them the value of having a budget that balances savings, needs and wants.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Money Club – January

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library every Friday in January between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity, and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Money Club – December

Scholarship search with FAFSA help!

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on December 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to search for scholarships to help pay for college expenses while also participating in filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You must bring your 2018 tax returns.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Apply for FAFSA HERE.