A conference designed to help high school students and transfer student prepare for postsecondary education will be held this month in Great Bend.

The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers will host a college planning conference from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Great Bend High School, 2027 Morton St. This event will give prospective students the opportunity to gather information about public and private colleges, universities and technical schools in Kansas and the region. Representatives will be available from various institutions to answer questions about academic programs, financial assistance opportunities, student life and athletics.