College Goal Sunday and FAFSA Prep

Not having enough money shouldn’t have to mean not going to college.

If you thought a two year or four year college education was out of your reach, think again. One of the biggest hurdles to obtaining education after high school is money, yet significant funding is available through federal financial aid, and there are people to help you access it.

In Cincinnati, College Goal Sunday and FAFSA Prep bring together financial aid professionals from colleges and universities along with other volunteers to help students and their families complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for any student seeking federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans at all colleges in the country.

So if you’re thinking about college for yourself or someone in your family, but don’t think you can afford it, we can help! Get the facts & help you need to finance the next chapter in your education.
Volunteers are needed
We are looking for adults who would like to help us with registration, refreshments and as greeters at our events. We are also looking for adults who have experience filling out the FAFSA. If you have a few hours that you can give, please fill out our volunteer form. If you have questions, please call 513-362-9622 or email tmiles@cincinnatiymca.org

What to bring to each of these events

Student’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s

• Student’s parent’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s
• Student’s Social Security Card and Driver’s License
• Any other benefit and income information

To register for the College Goal Sunday or any of the FAFSA Prep events, please visit our YMCA of Greater Cincinnati website at www.MyY.org.

FAFSA PREP WORKSHOP

January 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Professional volunteers from Minority Recruit will answer questions and help students learn about getting money for college.  We’re looking for volunteers.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Cincinnati FAFSA Prep Workshop

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COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY

February 13, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Cincinnati College Goal Sunday Flyer

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HUGHES FAFSA PREP

February 11, 2011 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
NOTE: This is for Hughes Center and Hughes STEM High School students only (please check the school office for exact location)
Cincinnati FAFSA Prep Hughes High School flyer

WESTERN HILLS FAFSA PREP

February 11, 2011 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Western Hills Campus Modular E
NOTE: This is for students of Gilbert A. Dater High School, Western Hills Engineering High School, & Western Hills University
Cincinnati FAFSA Prep Western Hills Campus flyer

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH FAFSA PREP

February 13, 2011 at 1 p.m.
115 W. Seymour Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45216
FAFSA Prep St. Charles Borromeo Church flyer

TRYED STONE NEW BEGINNING CHURCH FAFSA PREP

February 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Tryed Stone New Beginning Church
5550 Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
Cincinnati FAFSA Prep Tryed Stone New Beginning Church flyer

Organizing partners for the events are: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Gear Up, Upward Bound, Project Grad, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, University of Cincinnati, Parents of Public Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools, College of Mt. St. Joseph, CincyAfterSchool, and Minority Recruit.