Delta Community College to Host Financial Aid Help Session

Financial Aid season is swiftly approaching again, and interested students will need to get aid requests filed as early as possible for the best chance at receiving federal aid. To that end, Louisiana Delta Community College will host College Goal Sunday on February 24 from 2-4 p.m. 

The goal of the event is to assist students with filling out their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms. Students can come out and get answers about the financial aid process and get free on-site professional assistance to complete the FAFSA.

With FAFSA, students have the opportunity to access financial aid resources, which include grants, work-study opportunities and student loans.  Completing the FAFSA is required to be considered for any type of federal aid.

Financial aid professionals will be available to talk about financial aid resources and how to apply. Information regarding state-wide student services, admissions requirements and more will also be available.

Students will need to have their social security and driver's license numbers, as well as proof of Food Stamps (SNAP) benefits received during the last two calendar years, if any.

For those who have paid or received child support during 2012, appropriate documentation is needed. Also, untaxed income records for 2012 including social security, temporary Assistance to Need Families, welfare and Veteran's benefits.

Students will also need to bring documentation of permanent U.S. residency or proof of eligible non-citizenship.

College Goal Sunday participants are not required to apply to Delta. The event is an effort to assist students attending any of the local universities, and Delta is serving as the common ground for all area students seeking federal aid.

"We are pleased to have been chosen as the designated College Goal Sunday site for our region and we look forward to serving the members of our communities," said Alvina Thomas, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Delta. "We do ask that attendees plan to arrive no later than 1:30 to ensure sessions begin on time with minimal distractions."

Personnel from various area high schools and universities will be on site to assist with questions and the financial aid application process. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate.

For more information about LA Delta's College Goal Sunday event, contact Alvina Thomas at athomas@ladelta.edu. To learn more about the national College Goal Sunday effort, visit www.collegegoalsundayusa.org.