Fort Valley State University will host a unique Open House dedicated to adult learners who want to complete their college degree. The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., will be held at the FVSU Warner Robins Centers, 151 Osigian Blvd. in Warner Robins, Ga.

During the Open House, application fees will be waived. FVSU representatives will be on hand to offer information about the enrollment process, financial aid, information on transferring earned college credits, course schedules and other details needed to make returning to college an easier process.

The FVSU Open House is a joint event with the University System of Georgia's Go Back/Move Ahead Initiative. The campaign encourages many of estimated 1.1. million Georgians - or 22 percent of the state's population - who have completed some college to return and finish their degrees.

Go Back/Move Ahead is part of Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's "Complete College Georgia" initiative, which launched in 2011. It is projected that by 2020, more than 60 percent of jobs in Georgia will require a college certificate or degree. Presently, however, only 42 percent of the state's young adults have earned a college credential - creating a need for an additional 250,000 graduates.

The initiative offers Georgians a simpler enrollment process, more flexible ways to transfer earned college credits, additional course schedule options and a personal academic advisor.

"We know that life happens and educational plans can be interrupted, but we're here to help you get back on track and finish what you started," said Pamela Berry-Johnson, FVSU's director of marketing and communications. "We even have evening and online classes that make coming back to school and finishing easier than it has ever been. This is a great opportunity to come, learn more and ask any questions you may have."

The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available adjacent to the building.