College financial aid event “College Goal Sunday”

Kent State University will host the statewide college financial aid event “College Goal Sunday” at 2 p.m. Feb. 14.
The free event, presented by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and endorsed by the Ohio Board of Regents, assists students and parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the federal application that is required to receive federal financial aid, including the Federal Pell Grant and student loans as well as the need-based state grants.

Due to the great demand expected for assistance in completing the FAFSA, families are encouraged to register for the event at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org or by calling 1-877-428-8246. While walk-ins are welcome, registration is encouraged. Record numbers are expected to be in attendance.
The FAFSA is the key to funding a college education and helping families to overcome financial barriers that otherwise prevent students from attending the institution of their choice.
“Studies show that a student is 50 percent more likely to attend college when they complete the FAFSA,” said Yvonna Washington-Greer, site coordinator for Kent State University.

The event will be held at Kent State at:
Kent State University Main Campus
340 Franklin Hall
Kent, OH 44242
Site Coordinator: Yvonna Washington-Greer Portage

Other participating sites are:

Mount Union College
1972 Clark Avenue - Tolerton & Hood Bldg
Alliance, OH 44601
Site Coordinator: Tina Comanitz

Stark State College
6200 Frank Avenue, NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Site Coordinator: Cathy Mueller

Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
1328 Dover Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Site Coordinator: Barbara LaMoreaux

University of Akron
277 E. Buchtel Ave.
Akron, OH 44325-6211
Site Coordinator: Pam Arrington

Wayne College Holmes County Higher Education Center
88-B East Jackson Street
Millersburg, OH 44654
Site Coordinator: John Lorson