Cathy Barham, right, helps Wendy and Jim Thompson fill out the federal financial aid application for their daughter Bailey at the UTC University Center during College Goal Sunday at the University Center.The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga opened the doors of its University Center on Sunday to parents and students for its first College Goal Sunday.
The national program provides information to students and families about the kinds of financial aid available for college and how to receive it.
“Today’s event is to assist students with whatever their goals may be,” said Amber Beason, a financial aid counselor at UTC. “We just want them to be eligible for as much aid as possible, whether they go to UTC or not.”
Financial aid and admissions counselors gathered in the lobby to guide parents through the federal application for student aid and to offer advice about the admissions process.
Many stressed the importance of starting early.