Ivy Tech Community College's Logansport site will host a financial aid program on Sunday, February 25th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid. is one of 40 locations where professionals volunteer their time.
The 2024 Free College Goals Sunday program has been offered every year for more than 30 years, but it's especially noteworthy this year due to changes to the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
“There is only one College Goal Sunday opportunity this year, which makes the February 25th event even more important,” said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday. “Delays between the Oct. 1 launch of the new FAFSA and its soft launch in late December have left many families feeling anxious about submitting their applications. All Hoosiers should take advantage of College Goals Sunday , we hope that by submitting your FAFSA, you will be one step closer to achieving your educational goals.”
Wozniak said students who do not submit their scholarship documents properly and on time are often disappointed when they learn how much scholarship money they have lost.
The free College Goal Sunday program helps Indiana students submit their FAFSA forms. The FAFSA form is required for eligibility for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most universities, colleges, and trade schools across the United States. To guarantee state aid for eligible individuals, the FAFSA must be filed by Indiana's priority deadline of April 15th.
In Ivy Tech's Kokomo service area, which includes Logansport, support is available Monday through Friday at the Express Enrollment Center located at both the Kokomo and Logansport facilities. Students can call him at 1-888-489-5463 to make an appointment or visit in person to meet with a financial aid specialist.
Students planning to attend the February 25 event should bring their 2022 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 form, and other 2022 income and benefit information completed by their parent or guardian. is needed. Students who have worked should also bring income information. Students age 24 and older may attend alone and bring their completed 2022 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 form, or other her 2022 income and benefit information. can. Students are encouraged to apply for a U.S. Department of Education FSA ID at studentaid.gov before attending the event.
Volunteers review online forms line by line and answer families' specific questions as needed. All sites offer online functionality for his FAFSA, and many, including the Ivy Tech Logan Sports Campus, have Spanish interpreters.
Students who attend can also win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Students who attend College Goal Sunday and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered into her drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be notified in the spring and the scholarship will be sent directly to the higher education institution of the winning student's choice.
21st century scholars can also benefit from participation. These are income-eligible students who graduate from high school, meet grade requirements, fulfill the Good Citizenship Pledge, and sign a contract in seventh or eighth grade with a commitment to apply for college financial aid. is. After high school, scholars who have made a commitment and demonstrated financial need will receive state funds to cover up to eight semesters of college tuition and fees at eligible Indiana public universities; Private universities in the state receive the same amount of tuition. To fulfill the pledge, the scholar must submit her completed FAFSA form by the deadline.
“As the number of FAFSA applications increases, many Hoosiers will discover that their higher education possibilities are more specific than they thought,” said Indiana Higher Education Secretary Chris Lowery. ” he said. “The FAFSA is not only a huge step toward unlocking potential career options and better outcomes for individuals, but it is also key to strengthening our entire community.”
