Local students who plan to attend college can get free, on-site professional assistance completing financial aid forms and talk to financial aid professionals about financial resources and how to apply at College Goal Sunday.
Cochise College sites in Sierra Vista, Nogales and Willcox are among 30 locations around Arizona that will host the event January 30 and 31, when representatives of Cochise College will answer questions and provide assistance to students applying for financial aid and scholarships.
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2-4 p.m.
- Willcox Center, 1110 W. Fremont St.
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m.
- Sierra Vista Campus, Room 305, 901 N. Colombo Ave.
- Nogales/Santa Cruz Center, 21 E. Court St.
Students and their parents can receive help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be submitted automatically through the Internet. By filling out the form, students can learn whether they qualify for grants, scholarships, loans and work study funds.
Students who are 23 years old or younger, single and have no dependents should bring a parent. Parents can attend with their student or come in their place. Both students and parents should bring their 2009 tax-return forms, W-2 forms or other income information. Students who are 24 years old or older, married or have dependents can attend without a parent and should bring their own 2009 tax-return forms, W-2 forms or other income information. FAFSA forms, worksheets, and pencils will be provided.
Information about accessing Cochise College Foundation scholarships also will be available. Students do not need to bring anything to support their scholarship applications but can learn more details at www.cochise.edu and follow up with questions at the event.
To learn more, call the Cochise College Financial Aid Office at (520) 515-5417. Additional information about College Goal Sunday, financial aid, and scholarships is available on the college website at www.cochise.edu.