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Higher Education in Maryland

February 2006 Press Release

 

 


REMINDER

 

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY TO BE HELD SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12

One-day event helps students through financial aid process

 

 

Annapolis, MD (February 6, 2006) – The Maryland Higher Education Commission will join students, their parents and financial aid professionals for the fifth annual College Goal Sunday, a one-day event to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) -- the financial aid form required by most colleges, universities and private career schools to qualify for scholarships, grants and loans.


College Goal Sunday, hosted by the DE-DC-MD Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Inc., will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 12 at 20 locations across Maryland, Washington, DC and Delaware. More than 2,000 students are expected to participate.


“This is a terrific program and one that benefits students enormously,” said Calvin W. Burnett, Maryland Secretary of Higher Education. “Each year, demand for this service has increased, which clearly can be attributed to the dedication, commitment and level of service provided by financial aid professionals and the institutions participating in the event. Maryland Higher Education Commission is pleased to be a part of College Goal Sunday.” 

 


College Goal Sunday will be held at the following locations: 

  • Baltimore City Community College and the Education Based Latin Outreach Center (EBLO) (Baltimore City)

  • Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Catonsville and Dundalk 
    Campuses; and Goucher College (Baltimore County)

  • Wheaton High School (Montgomery County)

  • Prince George’s Community College (Prince George’s County)

  • Frostburg State University (Allegany County)

  • Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland Campus (Allegany County) to be held Thursday, February 2, 2006 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

  • Garrett College (Garrett County) to be held Thursday, February 9, 2006 6:00 – 8:00 pm

  • The H.E.A.T. Center (Harford County)

  • Hood College (Frederick County)

  • Old Mill High School (Anne Arundel County)

  • College of Southern Maryland, LaPlata Campus (Charles County)

  • Wor-Wic Community College (Wicomico County)

  • The New School for Enterprise and Development; and Trinity University (Washington, D.C.)

  • Delaware Technical and Community College, Stanton, Terry and Owens Campuses (Delaware)

This year, the Maryland Higher Education Commission will award almost $95 million in financial aid to Maryland students. For more information about financial aid in Maryland, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance online at  www.mhec.state.md.us  or via the telephone at 1-800-974-1024 or 410-260-4565.

 

For information about College Goal Sunday, visit www.GO2GOAL.org or call 1-866-GO-2-GOAL.
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