Get Free Help with Financial Aid Application at College Goal Sunday January 31

MADISONVILLE, Ky. Get free help with your college financial aid application at College Goal Sunday on January 31 at 2 p.m. in the Byrnes Auditorium at Madisonville Community College Health Campus, 750 North Laffoon Street (adjacent to Trover Clinic).

Professionals from Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and MCC Financial Aid office will provide free assistance to students and families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for any type of financial aid including student loans, work-study, grants, or scholarships.

Students are encouraged to attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s). Students should bring a completed copy of their 2009 IRS 1040 tax return and any other 2009 income and benefits information, including their parents tax returns. If families haven t completed their taxes, financial aid professionals will be able to help fill out the rest of the FAFSA form and give instructions on the financial portion. Students who attend College Goal Sunday can enter a drawing for a scholarship to be used at any Kentucky institution.

Tuition at MCC is affordable and financial aid is available to those who qualify. MCC offers a variety of federal, state, and local financial aid, including Pell, CAP, and SEOG grants, KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships), loans, work study, and other scholarships.

For more information on applying for financial aid, contact the MCC Financial Aid Office at 821-2250.