College Goal Sunday is February 12th

***NJC Press Release***

Students at NJC site have chance at $1,000 scholarship

The annual College Goal Sunday event, a day when families can receive free professional guidance on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Air (FAFSA) is scheduled for Sunday, February 12^th at Northeastern Junior College.  The service will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. with representatives from the admissions and financial aid areas offering the complimentary service to area families. It does not matter which college you plan to attend, the NJC personnel will help you regardless. You’ll find the College Goal help in Phillips Whyman Hall on campus this Sunday afternoon.

This year, the Northeastern Junior College Foundation has generously donated a $1,000 scholarship to the NJC site. Students who access the College Goal Sunday services will have their name entered in a drawing for this scholarship to NJC. The scholarship must be used locally at NJC, and will be paid out $500 per semester for the 2012-2013 school year.

The FAFSA must be completed for a student to receive any type of financial aid, including grants, work study, student loans and even many scholarships. Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA as close to the first of the year to receive as much financial aid as possible.

College Goal Sunday will take place at 16 other locations across the state. Spanish translation will be available to families, and more than $20,000 in scholarships will be given away during the day.

Families are encouraged to bring their 2011 federal tax records, to ensure they can work through the FAFSA during the time they have with financial aid experts. More information on College Goal Sunday can be found at www.collegegoalcolorado.org.

For local College Goal Sunday information, call 521-6800 or contact Alice Weingardt at alice.weingardt@njc.edu or Andria Monheiser at andria.monheiser@njc.edu