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Information Seminars
Information Seminars & Meetings – Free
All information seminars and sessions listed below take place in the Copernicus Center Annex or our third floor King’s Hall room. The Center is handicap accessible with an elevator available. Address: 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 → FREE PARKING.
See additional information on PAA (Polish American Association) seminars held at other locations, at THIS LINK.
The Copernicus Foundation is proud to underwrite these seminars & community events.
Social Security Benefits
► Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6 PM ► In person or on Zoom
- Review of the Social Security programs
- Benefit application process
- Forms/services available online
- How to use the available interpretation services
- Przegląd programów Social Security
- Zasady ubiegania się o świadczenia
- Usługi i formularze dostępne na Internecie
- Zasady korzystania z usług tłumacza
Registration is required by phone 773-481-5414 or at [email protected] to get the link for the Zoom meeting
=== ► PAA Event Link to Learn More → CLICK HERE
U.S. – Poland Social Security Agreement
► Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6 PM ► In person or on Zoom
- The U.S. – Polish Social Security Agreement
- How to apply for U.S. or foreign benefits under this agreement.
Registration is required by phone 773-481-5414 or at [email protected] to get the link for the Zoom meeting
=== ► PAA Event Link to Learn More → CLICK HERE
Electrician / HVAC Technician
– Zdobądź licencje elektryka oraz technika systemów grzewczych i chłodzących
► Tuesday, 21 January 2020 – 7 PM
=== ► PAA Event Link to Learn More → CLICK HERE
- Classes for electrician, residential and commercial HVAC technician and maintenance PLC
- Getting a license for city of Chicago and suburbs
- Labor market outlook
Financial Strategic Plans when Sending Child to College
► Tuesday, 19 November 2019 – 7 PM
=== ► PAA Event Link to Learn More → CLICK HERE
- How can we afford a dream school without costing us a fortune?
- What scholarships and grants can I count on?
- How to lower my out of pocket cost?
- How to avoid common mistakes when filling FAFSA?
FAFSA Information Session
► Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm
=== ► PAA Event Link to Learn More → CLICK HERE
- What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
- What records are needed to complete FAFSA?
- What are the deadlines for applying?
- How to check the status of an application?
- Other forms of financial aid (loans, Federal Work-Study program, scholarships)
- Co to jest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
- Jakie dokumenty są potrzebne, aby wypełnić aplikację?
- Jakie są terminy składania aplikacji?
- Jak dowiedzieć się czy pomoc finansowa została przyznana?
- Inne formy pomocy finansowej (pożyczki, program Federal Work-Study, stypendia)
How to become a Registered Nurse RN ////// Zostań dyplomowaną pielęgniarką RN
► Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm
=== ► PAA Event Link to Learn More → CLICK HERE
- Admission requirements for the LPN program
- Admission requirements for the RN program
- Program prerequisites and overview
- Forms of financial aid (FAFSA, scholarships, loans)
Podstawy ubezpieczenia Medicare – The Basics of Medicare
► Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Prezentacji dokonają polskojęzyczni przedstawiciele przychodni zdrowia a podczas spotkania będzie można uzyskać informacje na temat: Komu się należy Medicare? Zakres ubezpieczenia szpitalnego (część A), ubezpieczenia medycznego (część B) i pokrycia kosztów leków na receptę (część D) Różnice między planami Medicare Supplement i Medicare Advantage Czy można być objętym ubezpieczeniem Medicare i Medicaid? Spotkanie odbędzie się we wtorek, 21 maja, 2019 o godzinie 19.00
=== PAA Event Link – CLICK HERE
The presentation will be made by Polish speaking representatives of a health clinic. During the meeting you will be able to get information on:
• Who is eligible for Medicare?
• Hospital insurance (part A), medical insurance (part B) and prescription drugs coverage (part D)
• Differences between the Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans
• Can you have both: Medicare and Medicaid?
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate
► Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM
The presentation will be conducted by a real estate agency representative and a loan officer and will focus on: Property purchase process,
Preparation of house for sale in order to get the best price possible, The complexity of our credit history
More information CLICK HERE
Social Security benefits – 2 Information Seminars
► Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6 PM &
► Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 6 PM
The first seminar will be conducted by a Polish speaking representative of a local Social Security office and it will cover:
Review of the Social Security programs
Benefit application process
Forms/services available online
How to use the available interpretation services
The second seminar will be conducted by a Polish speaking attorney and it will focus on: The U.S. – Polish Social Security Agreement
& How to apply for U.S. or foreign benefits under this agreement. More Info …
For additional events, please see the PAA Facebook Event listings at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PAAChicago/events
For a full list of past seminars, please CLICK HERE.
Spotkanie sponsorowane jest przez ICCB oraz przez Fundację Kopernikowską.
Programs are partially funded by Federal Funds, the exact percentage of funds will vary annually depending on Grant allocation. FY 2019– 32 % of the programs are funded by Federal Funds & the Copernicus Foundation. Equal opportunity Employer/Program.
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