College Goal Sunday Helps Students File FAFSA

Free event at Ivy Tech and IU Columbus campuses assists with financial aid applications

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Campus and IU Columbus are hosting a College Goal Sunday event this weekend to help incoming students and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The free program provides guidance and support to ensure students can access financial aid like grants, scholarships, and student loans.

Why it matters

Completing the FAFSA is a crucial step for students to receive financial aid and make college more affordable. This event aims to increase FAFSA completion rates by providing hands-on assistance in a supportive environment.

The details

College Goal Sunday will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on February 18, 2026 at the IU Columbus campus on Central Avenue and the Ivy Tech Community College campus on McClain Drive in Franklin. Staff will be on site to guide students and parents through the FAFSA application process. Attendees should bring their 2024 tax returns, W-2 forms, Social Security numbers, and other financial information.

  • College Goal Sunday will be held on February 18, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The players

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Campus

A public community college with a campus in Columbus, Indiana.

IU Columbus

A regional campus of Indiana University located in Columbus, Indiana.

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The takeaway

This free event provides an important opportunity for students and families to get personalized assistance in completing the FAFSA, which is a critical step in accessing financial aid and making college more affordable.