January 18, 2012

REP. DILLON URGES STUDENTS/PARENTS TO
ATTEND FORUM ON COLLEGE AID

State Representative Patricia Dillon (D-New Haven) is urging students and parents to attend College Goal Sunday, a forum on planning and financing for college, to be held January 29th at various locations around the state, including New Haven.

Financial aid counselors and college staff will be available to talk from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and give one-on-one advice about financial aid and planning for college. In New Haven a forum will be held at Gateway Community College.

Rep. Dillon said that participating in College Goal Sunday gives students and their families a great first step on the pathway to college and provides an opportunity to learn about preparing for college and financial aid in a comfortable setting, he added.

Rep. Dillon said that in a single afternoon, students and their families can become familiar with college entrance requirements, learn about planning for college and obtain on-site assistance in filling out financial aid applications. In addition, there will be information about the benefits of attending college, student support services, areas of study and different degree programs. Spanish interpreters will be available.

For more information about the event, call (888) 277-2270, email info@collegegoalsundayct.org or visit the website: www.collegegoalsundayct.org.