FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              January 29, 2004

NORTHWESTERN TO PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY

            Students and their parents can have one-on-one, expert advice in learning about financial aid and planning for college during the upcoming statewide event, College Goal Sunday on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2-4 p.m. Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva will participate in the event and financial aid staff from the school will be available in the Ranger Room of the Student Center

            In a single afternoon, students and their families can become familiar with college entrance requirements, learn about planning for college and obtain on-site assistance in filling out financial aid application forms. Those interested in this service should bring their latest tax information to the event. In addition, valuable information will be shared about the benefits of attending college, student support services, areas of study and different degree programs.

            “College Goal Sunday is a great opportunity for students and parents to learn more about the financial aid process and get a head start on completing the required paperwork to become eligible for a myriad of financial aid possibilities,” said Irala Magee, director of financial aid.

            For more information about the event, contact Magee at 327-8540.

            More than 30 higher education institutions are participating in College Goal Sunday, which is sponsored in part by Lumina Foundation for Education; Oklahoma GEAR UP; the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program; Oklahoma Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators; Sonic, America’s Drive-In; and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

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            The College Goal Sunday program was created by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association with funding from Lilly Endowment, Inc., and with supplemental support from Lumina Foundation for Education.

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