JACKSON, MI — Baker College of Jackson will host College Goal Sunday on February 13, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., 2800 Springport Rd., Jackson. The free event helps parents of college-bound students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on time.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with professionals about financial aid resources, learn how to apply for financial aid, and receive information regarding statewide student services and admissions requirements.
In addition to Baker College of Jackson, approximately 25 colleges and universities throughout Michigan will participate in College Goal Sunday on February 13. At each location, financial aid experts will be available to guide students and their parents through each step of completing and filing the FAFSA. Parents should bring their 2010 Federal tax return if possible, or their 2010 W-2 and 1099 forms.
This year, valuable prizes will be awarded during College Goal Sunday events throughout the state, including a $1,000 scholarship, three $500 scholarships, an iPod Nano and a Dell laptop computer.
Although the deadline for completing the FAFSA form is March 1, parents are encouraged to complete the form before the deadline to ensure that they are considered for all state aid programs.
For more information about College Goal Sunday at Baker College of Jackson, contact Kevin Pnacek at Kevin.pnacek@baker.edu, or call 517.788.7800.
College Goal Sunday began in Michigan in 2004 in cooperation with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and the Lumina Foundation for Education. Since its inception, more than 4,500 students in Michigan have received free help in completing their FAFSA financial aid form on time.
The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a non-profit higher education institution, serving more than 43,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations. Baker grants certificates and associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business administration. As a career college, the Baker College system is pleased to report that 97 percent of its available graduates are employed. For more information about Baker College, please check out our website at www.baker.edu.
