NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Terry Stanton, Spokesman, Michigan Department of Treasury, (517) 335-2167
College Goal Helps Students Get Aid
Hundreds of volunteers will help Michigan students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, during statewide MI College Goal events on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at dozens of locations across the state. For a complete list of sites and other dates, visit www.MiCollegeGoal.org.
“Students should complete the FAFSA by March 1, to get at the front of the line for funding, even if they’re not sure what kind of college or career training they want to pursue after high school,” said Bryan Taylor, President of EduGuide, the nonprofit leader of the program. “Many students are surprised to find out that they qualify for thousands of dollars in aid, and they can decide later whether to use it; but if they wait, they may not get much.”
The program helped Michigan become first in the nation during the last decade at increasing the percentage of low-income students applying for financial aid. To celebrate, students who attend will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 scholarship, an iPad mini and other awards.
At MI College Goal events, financial aid experts will be available to guide students and their parents through each step of completing and filing the FAFSA. Students under 23 years of age are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. Parents and students should bring their completed 2012 Federal tax return (1040) if possible, or their W-2 and 1099 forms.
MI College Goal is a collaboration with the Michigan Guaranty Agency and the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association. The program is administered nationally by USA Funds, a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Indianapolis that works to enhance postsecondary education preparedness, access and success by providing and supporting financial and other valued services. Additional support for MI College Goal was provided by C.S. Mott Foundation and DTE Energy Foundation. The FAFSA is required of any student seeking financial aid including grants, loans, and many scholarships. Last year, 1,863 Michigan students received assistance.
2013 MI College Goal FREE FAFSA (Financial Aid) Assistance Locations
Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Adrian
Dominican Hall
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Dr
Adrian, MI 49221
Note: Use Dominican Hall Parking Lot
Website: www.sienaheights.edu
Allegan
Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
2891 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
Website: www.alleganaesa.org
Alma
Alma College
614 W Superior St
Alma, MI 48801
Website: www.admissions.alma.edu
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti
Bruce T Halle Library
Eastern Michigan University
955 W Circle Dr
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Website: www.emich.edu
Auburn Hills - Pontiac
Baker College of Auburn Hills
1500 University Dr
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Website: www.baker.edu
Benton Harbor
Richard J Pappas Student Services Center
Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Note: Enter through the main entrance by the flag poles
Website: www.lakemichigancollege.edu
Boyne City
Boyne City High School
1035 Boyne Ave
Boyne City, MI 49712
Website: www.boyne.k12.mi.us
Cadillac
Learning Center
Baker College of Cadillac
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
Website: www.baker.edu
Clinton Township
Macomb Intermediate School District
44001 Garfield Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Note: Use parking lot on South end of building
Website: www.misd.net
Coldwater
Baker College of Coldwater
380 E Chicago St
Coldwater, MI 49036
Website: www.baker.edu
Dearborn
Fairlane Center South
University of Michigan – Dearborn
19000 Hubbard Dr
Dearborn, MI 48128
Campus Map: www.umd.umich.edu/maps_directions
Website: www.umd.umich.edu
Detroit
Center for Advanced Technologies
Focus:HOPE
1400 Oakman Blvd
Detroit, MI 48238
Website: www.focushope.edu
Detroit
Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan
15770 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48238
Website: www.detroiturbanleague.org
Escanaba
Student Services Center
Bay de Noc Community College
2001 N Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
Website: www.baycollege.edu
Flint
Murchie Science Bldg, Rm 109, Computer Lab
University of Michigan – Flint
303 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48502
Website: www.umflint.edu
Fremont
Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency
4747 W 48th St
Fremont, MI 49412
Website: www.ncresa.org
Grand Haven
Grand Haven High School
17001 Ferris St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Website: www.micollegeaccess.org
Languages: Spanish
Grand Rapids
Devos Center, Building A
Grand Valley State University
401 Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Website: www.gvsu.edu
Hancock
Jutila Center
Finlandia University
200 Michigan St
Hancock, MI 49930
Website: www.finlandia.edu
Harbor Springs
Harbor Spring High School
327 E Bluff Dr
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Website: www.harborps.org
Holland
Davenport University - Holland
643 Waverly Rd
Holland, MI 49423
Website: www.davenport.edu
Ironwood
B109, B111 & B113
Jacob Solin Center
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
Website: www.gogebic.edu
Jackson
Jackson Community College - North Campus
3000 Blake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
Website: www.jccmi.edu
Kalamazoo
Schneider Hall – Business Court
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Interactive Campus Map: www.pp.wmich.edu/buildings
Website: www.wmich.edu
Lansing
West Campus
Lansing Community College
5708 Cornerstone Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
Website: www.lcc.edu
Livonia
Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
Website: www.madonna.edu
Marquette
YMCA of Marquette County
1420 Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
Website: www.ymcamqt.org
Monroe
Monroe County Community College
1555 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
Website: www.monroeccc.edu
Montcalm
Montcalm Community College
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
Website: www.montcalm.edu
Muskegon
Library Learning Center
Baker College of Muskegon
1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
Website: www.muskegoncc.edu
Owosso
Technology Center
Baker College of Owosso
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
Website: www.baker.edu
Port Huron
Citizens First M-TEC Building
Saint Clair Community College
323 Erie St
Port Huron, MI 48061
Note: M-TEC is located at the intersection of Glenwood and Stone
Website: www.sc4.edu
Saginaw/Bay City/Midland
Main Campus Library
Delta College
1961 Delta Rd
University Center, MI 48710
Website: www.delta.edu
Saginaw
Career Links
1213 S Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
Sault Ste Marie
Sault Area High School
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Website: www.sault.eup.k12.mi.us
Wayne
Metro Place Mall - Ste 3693
Project ACE
35425 W Michigan Ave
Wayne, MI 48184
Website: www.projectacecenter.org
MI College Goal Partners and Supporters
Program Leader
EduGuide
Partners
Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan Student Financial Aid Association
Sponsors
USA Funds
Michigan Guaranty Agency
Supporters
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
Michigan Council on Economic Education
Michigan School Counselor Association
Michigan Association of School Administrators
Presidents Council - State Universities of Michigan
Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals
GEAR UP! Michigan
Association of Michigan School Counselors
Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools
Michigan Association of PUblic School Academies
Michigan PTSA
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