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Civil EngineeringPre-Engineering - Electrical EngineeringPre-Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringPre-Medical Professional Concentration (Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary)Professional Writing (Short-Term)PsychologyQuickbooks/Payroll (Short-Term)Respiratory Care Pathway (Pre)RN Completion for LPN Pathway (Pre-Concept Based)RN Completion for Paramedics Pathway (Pre-Concept Based)Semiconductor Cleanroom (One-Year)Semiconductor Cleanroom (Short-Term)Sociology (Applied)Sports Massage Specialist (Short-Term)Surgical Technology Pathway (Pre)Tax Preparer (Short-Term)Teacher Assistant (Short-Term)Technical CommunicationsToyota T-Ten (Short-Term)Toyota T-Ten - Electrical, Breaks, Steering, and Suspension (Short-Term)Toyota T-Ten - Electrical, Manual Transmission, HVAC (Short-Term)Toyota T-Ten - Engine Repair, Engine Control, Automatic Transmission (Short-Term)Video Game Design (Short-Term)Web Design (One-Year)Web Design and DevelopmentWelding Technology (One-Year)Additional InformationOur FAFSA Open Lab will be offered from 3:00-5:00pm on two dates: Wednesday, April 8th in Akron and Thursday, April 16th in North Canton. Which one do you plan to attend?Our FAFSA Open Lab will be offered from 3:00-5:00pm on two dates: Wednesday, April 8th in Akron and Thursday, April 16th in North Canton. Which one do you plan to attend?Wednesday, April 8th (Akron): 3:00pm-5:00pmThursday, April 16th (North Canton): 3:00pm-5:00pmStark State College will be hosting an open house immediately following the FAFSA Open Lab from 5:00-7:00pm on both dates. Do you plan to also attend the Open House?Stark State College will be hosting an open house immediately following the FAFSA Open Lab from 5:00-7:00pm on both dates. Do you plan to also attend the Open House?Yes, on Wednesday, April 8th (Akron): 5:00pm-7:00pmYes, on Thursday, April 16th (North Canton): 5:00pm-7:00pmNo, I don't plan to attend Open House after FAFSA Open LabDo you have any specific questions for our financial aid team?How did you learn about this event?AlumniBillboardCollege FairCommunity Organization/EventCurrent StudentEmailEmployerFacebookFamily MemberG*StarsGoogleGuidance CounselorInstagramLetter/PostcardLinkedInMahoning ValleyPandoraPinterestRadioSnapchatSpotifyStark State EmployeeStark State EventStark State WebsiteStreaming ServiceTeacherTelevisionText MessageVisit from SSC RepresentativeYouTubeSubmit