News Release
Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Communications (517) 241-4395
Jan Ellis, Spokesperson, (517) 373-9391
January 19, 2012
LANSING – Hundreds of volunteers will help college-bound Michigan students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA at more than two dozen, statewide College Goal Sunday events February 12, 2012.
"For many students and their families, college seems like an unachievable and unaffordable dream," said state Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan. “College Goal Sunday locations have financial aid experts who can help families complete these complex applications and maximize financial assistance for students wanting to go to college.”
College Goal Sunday is a collaborative effort of the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association, and EduGuide. The program was created to increase the number of students who continue education beyond high school and earn post-secondary degrees. The FAFSA is required of any student seeking financial aid including grants, loans, and many scholarships. Last year, more than 1600 students received assistance at College Goal Sunday events.
"It is critical that high school seniors and their parents are aware of these College Goal Sunday events," said Bryan Taylor, President of EduGuide. "Students must complete and file a FAFSA in order to secure financial aid and should file by the March 1st priority date to ensure eligibility for federal and state programs." Statistics show that students who complete and submit FAFSA forms are more likely to go on to college.
On College Goal Sunday, student financial aid experts will be available to guide students and their parents through each step of completing and filing the FAFSA. Students under 23 years of age are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. Parents and students should bring their completed 2011 Federal tax return (1040) if possible, or their W-2 and 1099 forms.
Dozens of sites across Michigan will be hosting College Goal Sunday on February 12, 2012. For a complete list of locations and additional information, visit www.EduCash.org.
Valuable prizes will be awarded during College Goal Sunday events, including a $1,000 scholarship, two $500 scholarships, and three $250 scholarships. Additional support for College Goal Sunday was provided by the C.S. Mott Foundation, the Lumina Foundation for Education, and the DTE Energy Foundation.
2012 College Goal Sunday FREE FAFSA (Financial Aid) Assistance Locations
Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 2pm-4pm
Adrian
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Drive
Dominican Hall
Adrian, MI 49221
Website: http://sienaheights.edu/
Allegan
Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
2891 116th Avenue
Allegan, MI 49010
Website: http://www.alleganaesa.org/techcenter/
Alma
Alma College
614 W Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
Website: http://www.alma.edu
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti
Eastern Michigan University
Halle Library
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Website: http://www.emich.edu/
Auburn Hills/Pontiac
Baker College of Auburn Hills
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 8326
Website: http://www.baker.edu/departments/admissions/auburn.cfm
Battle Creek
Kellogg Community College
450 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Website: http://www.kellogg.edu
Benton Harbor
Lake Michigan College
Richard J Pappas Student Services Center
2755 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Website: http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu
Boyne City
Boyne City High School
1035 Boyne Avenue
Boyne City, MI 49712
Website: http://www.boyne.k12.mi.us/
Clinton Township
Macomb Intermediate School District
Educational Resource Center
44001 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Website: http://www.misd.net/index.htm
Coldwater
Baker College of Coldwater
380 E Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Website: http://www.baker.edu/campus/coldwater/
Dearborn
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Fairlane Center South
19000 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn, MI 48128
Website: www.umd.umich.edu
Detroit
Allen Academy
8666 Quincy Street
Detroit, MI 48204
Note: Enter on Pingree
Website: http://www.allenacademydetroit.com/
Focus: HOPE
1400 Oakman Blvd
Detroit, MI 48238
Website: http://www.focushope.edu/
Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan
15770 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48238
Website: http://www.detroiturbanleague.org/
Escanaba
Bay de Noc Community College
Student Center Building
2001 N Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
Website: http://www.baycollege.edu
Flint
University of Michigan - Flint
Murchie Science Building Computer Lab
303 E Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
Website: www.umflint.edu
Fremont
NCRESA
4747 W 48th Street
Fremont, MI 48412
Website: http://www.ncresa.org
Gaylord
Davenport University - Gaylord
University Center at Gaylord
80 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735
Website: http://www.davenport.edu/campus/gaylord-campus
Grand Haven
Loutit District Library
407 Columbus Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Website: http://loutitlibrary.org/
Grand Rapids
Grand Valley State University
Pew Campus - Building A
401 Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/
Hancock
Finlandia University
Jutila Center for Global Design
200 Michigan Street
Hancock, MI 49930
Website: http://www.finlandia.edu/index.html
Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs High School
327 E Bluff Drive
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Website: http://www.harborps.org
Holland
Davenport University - Holland
643 S Waverly Road
Holland, MI 49423
Website: http://www.davenport.edu/campus/holland-campus
Ironwood
Gogebic Community College
Jacob Solin Center
Rooms B109, B111, B113
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
Website: http://www.gogebic.cc.mi.us/
Jackson
Baker College of Jackson
2800 Springport Road
Jackson, MI 49202
Website: http://www.baker.edu/departments/admissions/jackson.cfm
Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University
Schneider Hall - Business Court
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Website: www.wmich.edu
Lansing
Lansing Community College
West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive
Lansing, MI 48917
Website: http://www.lcc.edu/locate/buildings/west_campus/
Livonia
Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
Website: http://www.madonna.edu
Marquette
YMCA of Marquette County
1420 Pine St
Marquette, MI 49855
Website: http://www.ymcamqt.org
Monroe
Monroe County Community College
1555 S Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
Website: http://www.monroeccc.edu/
Muskegon
Muskegon Community College
221 S Quarterline Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49442
Website: www.muskegoncc.edu
Assistance Available in Spanish
Owosso
Baker College of Owosso
Technology Center
1020 S Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
Website: http://www.baker.edu/
Port Huron
St. Clair Community College
Citizens First M-Tec Building
323 Erie Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
Note: M-Tec is located at the intersection of Glenwood and Stone
Website: http://www.sc4.edu/
Saginaw - Bay City - Midland
Delta College
Main Campus Library
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48638
Website: www.delta.edu
Saginaw
Career Links
1213 S Washington
Saginaw, MI 48601
Website: http://www.scbep.com/career-link-program.html
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Area High School
904 Marquette Avenue
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Website: http://www.lssu.edu/
Wayne
Project ACE Resource Center 35425 W Michigan Avenue, Suite 3693
Metro Place Mall
Wayne, MI 48184
Website: http://www.careertransitionsinc.org/indexA.html
Foster Youth Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Dearborn
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Fairlane Center South
19000 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn, MI 48128
Sally Foster, Senior Financial Aid Officer
sfoster@umd.umich.edu
313.593.9965
College Goal Sunday Partners and Supporters
Partners
Michigan Department of Education
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
Michigan Student Financial Aid Association
EduGuide
Michigan Guaranty Agency
Sponsors
C.S. Mott Foundation
Lumina Foundation for Education
Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation
Supporters
Michigan Council on Economic Education
Michigan School Counselor Association
Michigan Association of School Administrators
Presidents Council-State Universities of MI
MI Association of Secondary School Principals
GEAR UP! Michigan
Association of Michigan School Counselors
Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools
Michigan Association of Public School Academies
DTE Energy Foundation
Michigan PTSA