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COLLEGE GOAL WEEKEND
Saturday, January 30, 2016 — 1 pm
Community Room at Gateway Community College (New Haven)
Hosted by: Gateway Community College & New Haven Promise
College Goal Weekend is a national initiative designed to provide incentive and aid for high school seniors to fill out their FAFSA application. Financial aid experts from several area colleges will be on hand to guide the process. It is very important to bring the required materials to complete the application. Click here for the checklist. High school juniors are also encouraged to come to discover the changes to the FAFSA timeline and requirements for the Class of 2017. Like this Facebook page for important updates, including parking information. Register for this event.
Naugatuck Valley Community College (Waterbury)
Hosted by: Naugatuck Valley Community College
Middlesex Community College (Meriden)
Hosted by: Middlesex Community College & Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative
FIRST GEN, NEXT GEN
Thursday, February 11, 2016 — 7 pm
Lyman Center For Performing Arts at Southern Connecticut State University
Hosted by: Southern Connecticut State University & Wells Fargo
This event is focused on first-generation students and families with the screening of the award-winning documentary First Generation, narrated by Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood, followed by a panel discussion of such students and campus resource experts. This one-hour film illustrates how four high school students broke the cycle of poverty and brought hope to their families and communities. This event is important not just for high school seniors, but also juniors and sophomores as it is not too early to learn about college affordability. After the screening, there will be a panel discussion and the opportunity for students and families to ask questions. Like this Facebook page for important updates. Register for this event.
AN INSIDE LOOK AT COLLEGE COSTS
17 Hillhouse Avenue at Yale University (New Haven)
Hosted by: Yale University & New Haven Promise
Designed to be much more than another chance to get help filling out your FAFSA, "An Inside Look At College Costs" will be a joint presentation by representatives from Yale University and New Haven Promise. It will address the cornerstones of affordability, the instability of institutional and federal aid, the importances of wise choices and the timeline of expenses. Students and families will be able to ask questions and get answers from experts. Like this Facebook page for important updates. Register for this event.
To apply for the New Haven Promise Scholarship, please follow this link. No matter your plan, New Haven public school students who reside within city limits should take the 10 minutes to apply. Below is an outline of eligibility:
• Be a New Haven resident and attend New Haven Public Schools or approved public charter schools in the City of New Haven.
• Achieve a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better upon graduation from New Haven public schools.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA during the years s/he is enrolled in post-secondary education to college.
Civic Behavior
• Have a positive disciplinary record.
• Complete the community service requirement.
• Achieve 90% attendance or better during high school (grades 9-12).