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Stark State College open houses set for April 8 and 16

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, March 25, 2026 – Stark State College invites students, parents and adults looking for a new career to attend one of its upcoming spring open houses. The events take place from 5-7 p.m. April 8 at Stark State College Akron, 360 Perkins St., and April 16 on main campus at 6200 Frank Ave. NW in North Canton.

Guests will learn about the admissions process, talk with faculty and staff about the College’s 200-plus associate degrees and certificates, learn about student services and resources, take a tour and more.

Financial aid staff also will be on hand to help students and parents look at financial aid and discuss scholarship opportunities. Attendees can come early for open FAFSA labs from 3-5 p.m., where they can get one-on-one help from the College’s financial aid team and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

For more information, go to starkstate.edu/openhouse, call 330-494-6170 ext. 4301 or email admissions@starkstate.edu.

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