The Inaugural East Coast ‘Alternative to College Fair,’ known as the ALT Fair, is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2022.  The event is free and will take place from 12:00-3:00 pm EST at  The Riverside Church. The target audience for the ALT Fair is high school seniors or young adults who are interested in exploring alternative paths to higher education or toward young adult independence. Families, young adults, and even High School Counselors and Independent College Consultants are encouraged to attend this free event. 

The ALT Fair started in 2015 in Walnut Creek, California.  2022 is the first year that this event is being held on the East Coast.  After more than enough requests, Shayna Abraham, Founder of the Alt Fair, decided it was time to offer it in New York. Shayna explained that “families who are looking for alternatives aren’t limited to just California. I am looking forward to hosting this event for families in the NYC area.” 

Programs in attendance at the fair vary in duration, location, focus, and client profile. A list of registered programs can be found at CollegeAlternative.org. Registration is encouraged, but not required.  Families, young adults, and counselors visit collegealternatives.org to register. 

If you have any questions about the event, you can contacthello@collegealternative.org.

About College Alternatives

The ALT Fair is being organized by operated by two Therapeutic Consultants and one College Consultant. If you can not attend, visit the YouTube channel.