Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that we have made history in America with a new graduation rate of 80%. While it is a time to celebrate that four out of five American students complete high school, we still have a long way to go to help all students achieve in high school and thrive in their future.
As more students graduate from high school, they plan to continue their education beyond high school. College Goal Sunday is a community-wide effort to help college-bound students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be considered for available funding for college financial assistance, students must file their FAFSA by March 10.
College Goal Sunday provides FREE on-site help from financial aid experts to help students complete their FAFSA. Students who attend College Goal Sunday and fill out the appropriate form when signing in will be eligible to win one of seven $1,000 educational prizes from Indiana College Goal Sunday. Be sure to ask about the educational prize when you arrive at your site!
College Goal Sunday is this Sunday, February 23rd, at 2:00pm. If you plan to attend a College Goal Sunday location, ensure you are prepared to complete your FASFA. Depending on the student’s age and dependency status, you may need your parent’s financial information and your own.
To learn more about College Goal Sunday or for answers to your specific financial aid questions, call the Learn More Indiana hotline toll-free at 1-800-992-2076. Families needing assistance from a Spanish or sign language interpreter or who may have other special needs should also call 1-800-992-2076 to report which site they will attend.
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