The Buzz on Iowa CGS

In the News

2010

2010 Iowa College Goal Sunday in Des Moines – KCCI, Des Moines – Watch Video

2010 Iowa College Goal Sunday in Burlington – Burlington Hawk-Eye – See clipping

2010 Iowa College Goal Sunday in Ottumwa – Heartland Connection – See clipping

2010 Iowa College Goal Sunday in western Iowa – Logan Herald-Observer – See clipping

2009

2009 Iowa College Goal Sunday in Des Moines – WHO TV, Des Moines – Watch Video

2009 Iowa College Goal Sunday in Des Moines – KCCI, Des Moines – Watch Video

Testimonials

"I haven't tried to fill [the FAFSA] out on my own, but it seems like it's so complicated, with all these numbers, so I went the easy route.

"[The Iowa College Goal Sunday event] went really well. I did get the help I needed, so it was really good. It's good that there's a group of people willing to help high school and college students fill out the FAFSA – a lot of places would try to con you. You can get it done for free, and people are really friendly, so it's not awkward at all."

— Christine Her, Drake University student

"My son is a third-year college student…and my daughter is a senior going to college this fall.

"I enjoy [the volunteers'] help…. I just give them all the information, and I know they can do it correctly. I've heard other people talk about having it messed up or not knowing if it was done correctly.

"I know my kids probably won't receive financial aid, but you never know. I think it's important to fill [the FAFSA] out every year."

— Chris Anderson, parent