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College Goal Montana

February 2012

Be a volunteer!

At College Goal Montana, you’ll receive expert assistance completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - all free of charge. The program is dedicated to guiding students and their families through the paperwork required to apply for financial aid each February. College Goal Montana is for all families who want assistance in completing the FAFSA form. Financial aid officers and other qualified professionals volunteer their time to ensure students receive assistance in understanding and completing the paperwork necessary to receive financial aid.

Who should attend?
College Goal Montana is open to everyone, including students from all income levels and college-going traditions, and traditional and nontraditional students. The program is open to all higher-education-bound students and their families. It is an excellent opportunity to network and have many of your financial aid questions answered.

Win a scholarship!
Students attending College Goal Montana can enter to win a $500 scholarship that may be used at any accredited college or program in the nation. A $500 scholarship will be awarded at each College Goal Montana site. Don’t miss out!

Student Survey

Volunteer Survey

Site Coordinator Survey

Students AND Parents, bring to College Goal Montana:

  • FAFSA PIN number - To obtain a PIN, log on to www.pin.ed.gov
  • Correct Social Security numbers
  • 2011 Federal Tax Returns
  • 2010 Federal Tax Returns, if 2011 not complete
  • W2’s, tribal income, other aid information (TANF, child support, other benefits)
  • Additional Asset Information (money market funds, stocks, other investments)
  • Bottom line: you can use estimated income information

Sites

College Goal Montana Sites

College Goal Montana Map

College Goal Montana will be held on Wednesday, February 8 and/or Sunday, February 12, 2012 at many locations across Montana.

Locations

Billings - MSU-Billings - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Academic Support Center Room 006
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Site Coordinator: Toni Osborne
Campus Map
Bozeman - Montana State University - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Reid Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717
Site Coordinator: Julie Watson
Campus Map
Browning - Blackfeet Community College - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Student Commons
Highways 2 & 89
Browning, MT 59417
Site Coordinator: Linda Sue Racine
Butte - Montana Tech - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Natural Resources Building (NRB) # 22
1300 West Park Street
Butte, MT 59701-8997
Site Coordinator: Tressa Johnson
Campus Map
Dillon - Beaverhead County High School - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 5 - 8 p.m.
104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725
Site Coordinator: Ilene Cohen
Dillon - The University of Montana Western - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Swysgood Technology Center room 103
710 S. Atlantic St.
Dillon, MT 59725
Site Coordinator: Ilene Cohen
Campus Map
Glendive - Dawson Community College - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Computer Lab Room 147
300 College Drive
Glendive, MT 59330
Site Coordinator: Jolene Myers
Campus Map
Great Falls - MSU-Great Falls College of Technology - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Heritage Hall
2100 16th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Site Coordinator: Lee Ann Myllymaki
Campus Map
Havre - MSU-Northern - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 3 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Vande Bogart Library
300 West 11th Street
Havre, MT 59501
Site Coordinators: Jason Castillon
Campus Map
Helena - Carroll College - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Carroll College - Simperman Hall1601 North Benton Ave.
Helena, MT 59625
Site Coordinator: Leslie Olsen
Campus Map
Helena - College of Technology - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4 - 7 p.m.
UM Helena College of Technology - Donaldson Building
1115 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59625
Site Coordinator: Marti Johnson
Campus Map
Kalispell - Flathead Valley Community College - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Business and Social Science Building
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Site Coordinator: Amy Kanewischer
Campus Map
Lame Deer - Chief Dull Knife College - Wednesday, Feb.8, 1 - 7:00 p.m.
Room 121
1 College Drive
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Site Coordinator: Devin Wertman
Libby - Flathead Valley Community College - Lincoln County - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4 - 7 p.m.
Room 120
225 Commerce Way
Libby, MT 59923
Site Coordinator: Debbie Huisentruit
Miles City - Miles Community College - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 3 - 7 p.m.
Rooms 106 & 107
2715 Dickinson
Miles City, MT 59301
Site Coordinators: Loren Lancaster and Jessie Dufner
Campus Map
Missoula - The University of Montana - Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Gallagher Business Building
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
Site Coordinators: Nolan Glueckert
Campus Map
Pablo - Salish Kootenai College - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kenmille Building
52000 Highway 93
Pablo, MT 59855
Site Coordinator: Mary Howard
Campus Map
Poplar - Fort Peck Community College - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Greet the Dawn Building
605 Indian
Poplar, MT 59255
Site Coordinator: Lanette Clark and Haven Gourneau

Webinars

Can’t make it to the College Goal Montana event in your area? Not to worry!

Student Assistance Foundation (SAF) and its community partners are hosting College Goal Montana Webinars at various locations across the state scheduled throughout January and February 2012, from 6-8pm.

Listen to a 30-minute overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delivered by a financial aid professional. Then, log on to the FAFSA website and complete the application online. Assistance will be available via an online, live chat function and by phone.

Check below to find a webinar location close to you. For more information, contact Rhonda Safford at (406) 495-7750, rsafford@safmt.org

2012 College Goal Montana Webinars
High Schools Date(s) of webinar High Schools Date(s) of webinar
Alberton Jan 11 Hardin 31-Jan
Anaconda Jan-31 and Feb- 9 Harlowton 31-Jan
Arlee 2-Feb Hays Lodge Pole 9-Feb
Big Timber(Sweet Grass HS) 9-Jan Hellgate (Missoula) 17-Jan
Bigfork 31-Jan Hinsdale 9-Jan
Belgrade 11-Jan Hobson 23-Jan
Billings West 11-Jan Lavina 11-Jan
Broadview 19-Jan Lima 31-Jan
Charlo 25-Jan Livingston 6-Feb
Chester/Joplin/Iverness 19-Jan Nashua 2-Feb
Chinook 11-Jan Northstar 2-Feb
Circle 19-Jan Noxon 9-Feb
Columbia Falls 9-Jan Plains 9-Jan
Clyde Park (Sheilds Valley) 23-Jan Saco 23-Jan
Cut Bank 9-Jan Scobey 19-Jan
Culbertson 9-Feb Seeley Lake 31-Jan
Darby 25-Jan Sentinal (Missoula) 19-Jan
Drummond 25-Jan St Regis 9-Jan
Ekalaka (Carter County) 23-Jan Stanford/Denton 19-Jan
Fort Benton 25-Jan Stillwater Christian School (Kalispell) 17-Jan
Fort Peck Community College 31-Jan Sunburst 2-Feb
Frenchtown 25-Jan Thompson Falls 23-Jan and 31-Jan
Geraldine 31-Jan Troy 11-Jan and 17 Jan
Glasgow 11-Jan and 25-Jan Twin Bridges 31-Jan
Great Falls Central High 9-Jan Valier 17-Jan
Hamilton 9-Jan WolfPoint 9-Jan

Supporters

One of the key success factors of bringing College Goal Montana to Montana is the generous support of Community Supporters who donate financial or other support. If you are interested in becoming a Community Supporter, please e-mail Rhonda Safford or call Rhonda at (406) 495-7750.

2012 Supporters

  • Lumina
  • YMCA
  • Montana Federal Credit Union
  • James and Barbara Penner
  • Montana Credit Unions for Community Development
  • Montana Post Secondary Education Opportunity Council
  • MSU Billings Foundation
  • Northrup Grumman

The College Goal SundaySM 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.