PCC Holds Financial Aid Information
and Assistance Event on Feb. 23

PCC Joins With State of Florida in “College Goal” Program

02/14/2008: Polk Community College will be participating in a statewide initiative known as “College Goal.” High school students and their parents attending the free session will receive Financial Aid information and help filling out federal aid forms.

The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 am - 1 pm. in the Student Center, Winter Haven campus. Two $500 scholarships will be given away to two people attending the event. One scholarship is from the PCC Foundation and the other one is from the Florida Department of Education (DOE).

Millions of dollars are available in student aid, but many parents are confused and discouraged by the forms. One of the biggest barriers that college bound low-income and minority students is the eye glazing federal form: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students will get help filling it out during the Feb. 23 event at PCC, Winter Haven.

Last year more than 4,600 students and families participated in Florida’s “College Goal” events and many were from low-income and minority households. The DOE expects to exceed that number this year.

For more information contact PCC’s Financial Office: 863-297-1004 or visit the state website.