January 25, 2012
REPS GODFREY, TABORSAK PROMOTE
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY AT WESTCONN
State Representatives Bob Godfrey (D-110) and Joe Taborsak (D-109) encourage college bound students and their parents to attend College Goal SundaySM. Families can receive one-on-one expert advice about financial aid and planning for college as WestConn hosts College Goal Sunday for the 4th consecutive year. The event will be held on January 29, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center Ballroom.
"I am so glad that WestConn is reaching out to the community to help young people access a college education," said Rep. Godfrey. "Having WestConn as a neighbor makes our community a better place."
"It is becoming increasingly critical to have a college education to be competitive in today's job market and the even tougher future job market," Rep. Taborsak said. "I am very happy to have this informative event take place right in our city at WestConn."
On January 29, students and their families can come to campus and talk with financial aid counselors and college staff members about college entrance requirements, planning for college, and can receive on-site assistance in filling out financial aid applications. Additional valuable information will be shared about the benefits of attending college, student support services, areas of study, and various degree programs.
For students who are the first in their families to apply to attend college, the process can seem complicated, especially when it comes to finding financial resources and applying for aid. Participating in College Goal Sunday will give students and their families a helpful first step on the pathway to college and do so in a comfortable setting.
More information about College Goal Sunday, including what information to bring to complete the financial aid forms, can be found at www.collegegoalsundayct.org. Students and parents interested in attending should register at www.collegegoalsundayct.org/student-registration. In the event of inclement weather, program cancellation information will be available by calling 203-837-8582.
College Goal Sunday is funded and sponsored by Lumina Foundation for Education, the CT Association of Professional Financial Aid Administrators (CAPFAA), the CT Association of Educational Opportunity Programs (CAEOP), and the YMCAs of Connecticut.