Are you beginning the process of searching for further education? Are you a senior in high school or an individual who has been wanting to look into going back to school? Are you intimidated by filling out the FAFSA? Don't even know what the FAFSA is? Well, you've come to the right place!

The Holmes County College Access Program, entitled Opening Doors of Opportunity, strives to place education at the forefront. This service is intended to be an open, community-oriented facility. Ultimately, Opening Doors is like one big guidance office for the entire Holmes County community, offering career, college and financial aid advising.

College Access Advisor Ann Hadley Gastier will build relationships with guidance counselors from both West Holmes and Hiland high schools. Opening Doors encourages prospective students to make appointments to alleviate the frustration or confusion sometimes involved with higher educational pursuits.

The College Access Program is located at 114 North Clay Street, Millersburg, OH 44654. Advisor Ann Gastier can also be reached by calling 330-674-1255 or via e-mail at collegeaccess@hcef.net. More information about Opening Doors can be found on the Ohio College Access Network (OCAN) website at http://www.ohiocan.org/holmes.