The Central Educational Center will host representatives from over 60 colleges, schools and universities during its College Probe Fair and Open House on September 26, starting at 6:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Parents and students are invited to attend to obtain information about post secondary options and speak directly to representatives from various institutions. Over 60 exhibiting educational institutions will offer information about their programs, courses of study and admissions.

Students and parents will also be able to learn more about academic and career-based courses for high school students at the CEC Charter and Career Academy, as well as work-based learning opportunities offered through CEC.

Students who plan to attend are encouraged to visit www.gaprobe.org before the event to register for a barcode.

The full list of institutions expected at the September 26 Probe Fair includes:

Abraham Baldwin College

Alabama A & M University

University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa

Albany State University

Andrew College

Armstrong State University

Auburn University

Auburn University - Montgomery

Augusta University

Brenau University

Clark Atlanta University

Clayton State University

Columbus State University

Cottey College

Dalton State College

Emmanuel College - Georgia

Fort Valley State University

Georgia College & State University

Georgia Military College

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia State University

Georgia Student Finance Commission

Gordon State College

Grady Health Systems

Grand Canyon University

Hiwassee College

Jacksonville State University

Keiser University

Kennesaw State University

King College

LaGrange College

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Liberty University

Lincoln Memorial University

Mercer University

Middle Georgia State University

Miles College

Mississippi State University

University of Mississippi

University of North Georgia

Piedmont College

Point University

Purdue University

Reinhardt University

Savannah State University

Shorter University

University of South Alabama

South Georgia State College

Southern Crescent Tech. College

Tennessee Wesleyan College

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Toccoa Falls College

Troy University

Truett-McConnell College

Tusculum College

Valdosta State University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Wesleyan College

West Georgia Technical College

University of West Georgia

Young Harris College

Probe is an annual program of college fairs and guidance counselor workshops that are held throughout the state of Georgia. The program is managed by the Georgia Education Articulation Committee, whose sole mission is to disseminate information and stimulate interest in post-secondary education for students in Georgia. CEC Counselor Dawn revere organizes the local Probe event.

High school juniors and seniors from all Coweta high schools will have opportunities to meet with higher education representatives to ask questions about their institutions and schedule tours. The Georgia Student Finance Commission will also be in attendance to talk about the financial aid opportunities such as FAFSA and the HOPE scholarship.

The Probe Fair will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at CEC’s campus at 160 Martin Luther King Drive in Newnan. CEC will also hold their annual Open House during the evening.  For more information, contact CEC at 678-423-2000, Ext. 292.