College Goal Maine 2013 Resources
The following resources are available to help organizations get the word out and notify students about these worthwhile events. Samples are located below. May we suggest:
- Using posters and getting flyers/postcards directly to students
- Emailing students and parents
- Making announcements over school intercom system, at sporting events, etc.
- Promoting on school’s Web site
- Writing about it in the school newsletter
- Announcing the event on school’s outside display board
- Using school’s auto-dialer or auto-text system to remind families to file their FAFSA. This is tremendously effective!
SAMPLES
PA/Intercom Announcement
Students, you know you need cash for college, and FAME’s College Goal Maine events are coming to _____________ (location at date and time) to help! You and your parents should attend to receive free assistance completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Don’t forget, colleges have financial aid deadlines and the earlier you file your FAFSA, the more money you may be eligible to receive.
Email/Newsletter/web link copy
Cash For College – Join FAME at a College Goal Maine event!
You can get access to cash for college when you attend FAME’s College Goal Maine event at ________________(location date, time). You and your parents should attend to receive FREE assistance completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Remember, the FAFSA is the first step to applying for Federal aid, and it is a requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the help of federal, state, or institutional aid like grants, scholarships, work study and loans. Don’t forget, colleges have financial aid deadlines and the earlier you file your FAFSA, the more money you may be eligible to receive. visit www.famemaine.com/collegegoalmaine for more information.
Auto Dialer Phone Script
Hello parents,
Don’t delay any further! File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get access to CASH FOR COLLEGE! File online at famemaine.com/college goalmaine. The FAFSA is the first step to applying for Federal financial aid, and it is a requirement for most college students who plan to pay for college with the help of federal, state, or institutional aid like grants, scholarships, work study and loans. Don’t forget, seniors must file their FAFSA by May 1st to be considered for a $1000 Maine State Grant.
Auto Text Script
Don’t delay! File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get access to CASH FOR COLLEGE! File online at: famemaine.com/collegegoalmaine
Filing the FAFSA:
Webinar - Powerpoint Presentation - Frequently Asked Questions
The webinar provides a line-by-line review of all seven sections of the FAFSA, with special focus on the questions that cause the most confusion.
If you have questions or need additional materials, please feel free to contact us at collegegoalmaine@famemaine.com
or 1-800-228-3734.