College Depot Workshops & Events

Workshops & Events

College Depot at Burton Barr Central Library provides free year-round programming targeting various topics of the college planning process such as creating a college timeline, preparing scholarship essays, and applying for financial aid.

During the academic School year:
Workshops on various topics including college exploration, financial aid, scholarship searching, and more are presented free of charge and open to the public. Registration is required for some programs as seating might be limited. See below for our current fall programming and download the flyer here.

FAFSA Assistance

FAFSA Assistance is provided to students and their families through specialized programming to assist with the FAFSA application and creating FSA IDs through hands-on small groups and workshop sessions during the peak financial aid season. Current programming includes dates for College Goal FAFSA, which is a statewide initiative that provides free information and professional assistance to help students and families complete the FAFSA. See the flyer here. Registration is required as seating might be limited.

During the summer:
Summer Workshops
Every July, College Depot offers our Summer Sessions, which are FREE, fun-filled programs designed to help students plan for college. Summer Sessions topics have included: Essay Essentials, Scholarships + Financial Aid Essentials, Test Prep Essentials, Study Skills + Organizational Techniques, Postsecondary Pathways, Apprenticeship Essentials, and a spanish-language session called ¡Caminemos a la Escuela! which is oriented to Spanish-speaking parents.

Stay tuned for our 2020 summer programming!

Jerome E. Miller Summer Leadership Academy
If you or your student will be in the 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2020, live in the city of Phoenix, and are interested in a career in public service, consider the JEM Leadership Academy, which will occur during June of 2020! Stay tuned for 2020 program dates and application information.

College Depot Workshop Room Reservation Request:
College Depot offers room reservations for three different sized rooms in our center. Room reservations are available to educational non-profit organizations. Please email college.depot@phoenix.gov or call 602.261.8847 for any questions.

Email list:

Join our email list if you would like to get updates and have upcoming workshop and events information sent directly to your inbox. You can join by sending us an email to college.depot@phoenix.gov letting us know you would like to be added to our email list.

Event Name	Event Date	Event Time	Location	Description
FAFSA Follow Up + Hands-on Lab	10/16/2019	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Now that you have completed the FAFSA, learn more about the process and complete next steps. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
Scholarship Essentials + Hands-on Lab	11/2/2019	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Review tips on scholarship searches, essays, and letters of recommendation followed by hands-on assistance in identifying scholarships and completing applications. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
Scholarship Essentials + Hands-on Lab	11/7/2019	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Review tips on scholarship searches, essays, and letters of recommendation followed by hands-on assistance in identifying scholarships and completing applications. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
Personal Statement & Essay Essentials	11/7/2019	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Personal statements and essays are important components of college and scholarship applications. Learn techniques to make your writing shine and present your best self. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
Scholarship Essentials + Hands-on Lab	12/4/2019	5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Review tips on scholarship searches, essays, and letters of recommendation followed by hands-on assistance in identifying scholarships and completing applications. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
Scholarship Essentials + Hands-on Lab	12/14/2019	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Review tips on scholarship searches, essays, and letters of recommendation followed by hands-on assistance in identifying scholarships and completing applications. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
College Application Essentials + Hands-on Lab	12/14/2019	2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Learn about the college application process, narrow down your college options, and start applying. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
College Application Essentials + Hands-on Lab	12/19/2019	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Learn about the college application process, narrow down your college options, and start applying. Spanish interpreters available. Interpretes disponibles en español. Register here.
College Goal FAFSA - FAFSA Completion Event	12/27/2019	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Burton Barr Central Library - College Depot Digital Classroom	Deadlines for the application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2020-2021 academic year are fast approaching! Drop-in to receive FREE individualized assistance with the application process at College Depot at our family-friendly FAFSA event! College Goal FAFSA is a statewide initiative that provides free information and professional assistance to help students and families complete the FAFSA. Registration is not required, however, you can RSVP to receive a reminder email and/or text for the event. Register here. *We also offer individual appointments, call 602-261-8847 for availability. Know What to Bring Your 2018 income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned Your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number Request your FSA ID at: fsaid.ed.gov For more information, visit: fafsa.ed.gov

Burton Barr Central Library, 2nd Floor
1221 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mon: 9-5 · Tues, Wed, Th: 11-7 · Fri, Sat: 9-5 · Sun: Closed
Call: (602) 261-8847 · Email: college.depot@phoenix.gov