Senator Hobbins: Take Advantage of College Goal Maine
This year’s offerings include 14 free workshops on January 29th and over 50 other events throughout January and February
AUGUSTA – Senate Democratic Leader Barry Hobbins, D – York County, is encouraging all students planning to attend college in the fall to take advantage of College Goal Maine on January 29, 2012 for assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
College Goal Maine is a statewide volunteer program coordinated by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) to provide free information and assistance to students and families who are applying for financial aid for post secondary education. All families with students planning to attend college are welcome to participate. College Goal Maine brings together financial aid professionals from Maine colleges and universities, along with other volunteers, to help college-bound students and their families complete the FAFSA form.
“I applaud the annual effort of College Goal Maine to help Maine students with financial assistance for higher education,” said Senator Hobbins. “I would encourage students and families to take advantage of this great program.”
The workshops are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday. FAME will host free financial aid workshops at various sites around the state. Visit www.collegegoalsundaymaine.com to view all locations or to learn more about the program.
Other workshops will be held at forty additional sites throughout January and early February in case anyone misses the January 29th event.
At each site, financial aid professionals will provide coaching staff to walk individuals through the application line-by-line and to answer questions regarding state and federal financial aid programs. Attendees should bring copies of their most recent tax information.
The FAFSA is the gateway to all state and federal college financing, and individuals hoping to qualify for financial aid must complete and submit the form. Deadlines for filing the form vary from school to school, and students should carefully consult the deadlines of every school to which they are applying.