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Join us at the RMASFAA Conference in October 2008 to help low-income and first-generation North Dakota students reach higher education. Overcome challenges to serve underserved populations with expert volunteers. Evaluate the impact and future improvements needed for NDCollege Goal Sunday on February 22, 2009. Enhance student support through targeted outreach and simplified processes. Contact us for more information at www.collegegoalnd.org or 866-454-3308.
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ND College Goal Sunday RMASFAA Conference October 2008
North Dakota Partners NDASFAA TRIO/ASPIRE Admission Counselors High School Counselors Vocational Rehabilitation National Guard Tribal Higher Education Offices Tax Prepares HEROS Community Organizations Job Service
North Dakota CGS Program Goal: Increase access to higher education by helping 500 low-income and first-generation North Dakota students in 2008. Challenges to Overcome: Underserved Native American population Low per capita income Distance between larger cities Availability of expert volunteers
Future of NDCollege Goal Sunday • February 22, 2009
Room for Improvement • Add sites • Publicize as an Open House • Preregistration??? • More FAFSA experts • Pre-volunteer training on FAFSA • Continue to reach out to target audience • Build relationships with partners • Target non-traditional students • Simplify paperwork • Resource guide for students • Student door prizes??? • Tracking methods
Contact Information Web site www.collegegoalnd.org Phone number 866-454-3308 Email collegegoal@nd.gov