SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough State Rep. Sean Flaherty announced this week that College Goal Sunday 2009 will take place at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Hannaford Lecture Hall at USM’s Abromson Center. The Democratic representatives urged students planning to go to college in the fall to attend the event.

College Goal Sunday is a volunteer program coordinated by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). The program provides free assistance to students applying for financial aid to attend technical and community colleges and universities. In order to qualify for financial aid, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The USM program is one of 20 College Goal Sunday events happening throughout the state.

“As Scarborough students are being accepted to some of the best universities in the country, it is important to help ensure that they are able to afford to continue a great education” said Flaherty.

At Sunday’s seminar, FAME will provide staff to walk prospective students through the FAFSA line by line, and answer any questions regarding state and federal financial aid programs. Attendees should bring copies of their most recent tax information. Attendees can also enter to win a $500 scholarship.

If you are unable to attend this event, you can file your FAFSA online at FAFSA. Be cautious using other Web sites with FAFSA in the name, as many charge for assistance in filling out the free forms.

For more information on College Goal Sunday and other higher education resources, contact Rep. Flaherty at 450-4188 or by e-mail at RepSean.Flaherty@legislature.maine.gov. You can find more information about College Goal Sunday, including a list of locations, at College Goal Sunday.

Contact:

Rep. Sean Flaherty, 450-4188
Kyle Leighton, Communications Director, 287-1433

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