College Goal Sunday Washington – In one day, students will learn how to get money for college
Media representatives, print photographers and television camera crews are invited to attend College Goal Sunday Washington, a free workshop providing on-site professional assistance to students and families applying for financial aid for college. This annual event is a two-hour workshop held in multiple locations around Washington state. More than 900 students and parents turned out to the first-ever College Goal Sunday Washington on January 28, 2007.
Financial barriers—including the lack of funds and lack of understanding about how to access funding are deterring too many students and families from applying for higher education. College Goal Sunday Washington will help more students get money for college.
When: Sunday, January 27, 2008, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Room 1110. Parking is available in the college garage at the corner of Harvard and Pine.
Cost: Free of charge and open to the public; no registration is required.
Contact: For more details about College Goal Sunday Washington, visit www.collegegoalsundaywa.org, or call Brigid McDevitt, Director of Financial Aid (Seattle Central Community College) at (206) 934-6314. Media contact for College Goal Sunday Washington: Danette Kudson (206) 461-5491. Media contact for College Goal Sunday Washington: Danette Kudson (206) 461-5491.
Background
In one day, students and their families will learn how to get money for college. College Goal Sunday is a free program that helps you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the form that’s required to apply for financial assistance for higher education. Students and families can attend College Goal Sunday at 14 locations across Washington State on January 27, 2008. The workshop at Seattle Central Community College will begin at 2:00 pm and last approximately 2 hours. Participants will leave with a complete FAFSA application. Financial aid staff from many area colleges have volunteered to be available to assist students and families. Parking in the parking garage will be free for event participants, no registration is required.