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College Within Reach: Paying for College Fair

  • 1912 Center 412 East 3rd Street Moscow, ID, 83843 United States (map)

The purpose of this fair is to help middle and high school families find money to put college within reach.

The fair will feature guest speakers, one-on-one financial aid advising and FAFSA support, and booths with representatives from two- and four-year colleges, financial aid offices, scholarships, and local organizations. We’ll enjoy refreshments and gift card raffles, and gas gift cards will be available for families attending from out of town.

Middle school and high school families are all welcome to attend.

Location: 1912 Center, Moscow, Idaho - Second Floor

Event Schedule

All day:

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: College and community organization tabling

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 1-on-1 financial aid advising and FAFSA support

Presentation schedule:

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation on D1 Athletics by Matt Brewer, University of Idaho Athletics (read more below)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Financial Aid with Amanda Miller: Part I (read more below)

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm: Intermission

2:40 pm - 3:40 pm: Financial Aid with Amanda Miller: Part II

Meet our featured Speaker

Amanda Miller is a financial aid specialist and college advisor who has given presentations all over the country. She has empowered thousands of families to find their best paths through the dual processes of college admissions and college affordability.  She will talk about scholarships, grants and how to find best-fit most affordable schools.

Presentation time: Amanda will hold presentation sessions held throughout the event

Click on the video below to hear an introduction from Amanda!

Presentation: 2025-26 NCAA Division I Academic Eligibility

Matt Brewer from University of Idaho Athletics will present about initial academic eligibility requirements for Division I athletics. He will detail the requirements needed in high school to be academically eligible for college athletics. He will also go over NCAA recruiting legislation and when the first opportunities are for recruiting activity.

Presentation time: 12:15 - 1 pm

College & Organization Booths

We’re excited to host the following colleges and organizations at this year’s College Within Reach Fair. More to be added soon!

  • Central Washington University

  • Innovia Foundation

  • Lewis-Clark State College Work Scholars

  • Moscow Moose Lodge

  • Mount Holyoke College

  • Spokane Falls Community College

  • University of Idaho Athletics (Presenting about NCAA Division I eligibility from 12:15-1:00 pm)

  • University of Idaho Student Financial Aid Services

  • Walla Walla Community College

  • Washington State University Student Financial Services

Photos from College Within Reach 2024

Earlier Event: October 12
Inside College Admissions with NYU
Later Event: October 19
College 101 with University of Denver