College Goal Sunday (on Saturday) February 28, 2009

CONTACT: SEARCY TAYLOR, Site Coordinator
MGCCC-JEFFERSON DAVIS CAMPUS
Phone: (228) 897-3886
E-mail: searcy.taylor@mgccc.edu
Website URL: www.mscollegegoalsunday.org

State-Wide Free Financial Aid Event to be held at MS GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE – JEFFERSON DAVIS CAMPUS, BUSINESS BUILDING “B”, 2226 SWITZER ROAD, GULFPORT, MS 39507
WHAT: “COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY” (CGS), a free event to assist students and parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
WHO: Financial aid officers, counselors and GEAR UP volunteers will assist
WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 9am – 1pm.
WHY: The FAFSA is key to funding a college education is required to receive the Federal Pell Grant, federal student loans and need-based state grants and scholarships. Studies show that a student is 50% more like to attend college when they complete the FAFSA.
ONE DAY EVENT, open to students and families, including adult students entering or returning to college, will lead to a completed electronic FAFSA form. If available, students and/or parents should bring:
• his/her FAFSA PIN (apply at www.pin.ed.gov 3 days prior to event)
• completed 2008 IRS tax return and W-2 forms (or year-end pay stubs)
• current bank statements
• untaxed income records for the 2008 year (Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, veteran benefits, unemployment compensation)
• alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen)
Families are encouraged to register for the free event at www.mscollegegoalsunday.org, however walk-ins are welcome. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AND THERE WILL BE A DRAWING FOR A $500 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER.
GEAR UP Mississippi operates as part of the Institutions of Higher Learning, Office of Academic and Student Affairs in collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Education, State Board for Community and Junior Colleges and community partners.

Official Website: http://www.mscollegegoalsunday.org