When Massachusetts began offering College Goal Sunday to students and their families in 2005, we had 13 locations. Each year since, the number of sites has continually increased. We are no longer solely contacting high schools and colleges explaining CGS and requesting their participation. Schools are contacting CGS fully aware of the program and its impact on our students. They are volunteering their locations and their time. This year on January 27, 2008, we stand to have 21 locations throughout the state. With this growth comes the need for additional FAFSA experts to volunteer for the day. Your commitment to a few hours on a Sunday helping students and their families navigate the FAFSA maze means so much to the attendees. And, as CGS is the weekend before the Super Bowl, it will not interfere with football festivities.

In 2007, CGS had 200 volunteers for the 17 locations. With 21 sites, we need more. If you are not sure if CGS is a valuable way to spend your Sunday, ask a previous volunteer. With 94% of those surveyed indicating that they would volunteer again, you will likely receive encouragement that your time will be well spent and the families that you help that day will reinforce your newfound commitment. Please stop by our table in the vendor area at the MASFAA conference to sign up as a volunteer.

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