National College Planners will hold a free workshop on getting money for college education from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library; 10:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Dec. 6 at the Newbury Park Library, and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Mon., Dec. 8 at the Simi Valley Library.

Discussion topics include how to send children to the school of their dreams without going broke, how to triple one's eligibility for aid, how to find scholarships and grants and how to avoid falling victim to college scholarship scams.

Additional topics include how to pay for college with no money out of pocket, how to pick the colleges that will give the most amount of money and insider secrets that guidance counselors don't know.

Admission is free, but reservations are required by calling (805) 300-5919 or going to www.123ncp.com.