Success Stories

Think higher education isn't affordable? Think again. Every year, deserving Indiana students, like you,
receive thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships. Don't let finances get in your way. Make it
happen. Postsecondary education, including college and technical school, opens career doors and
introduces you to new ideas and opportunities. Financial aid is available and the time to prepare is now.

The following College Goal Sunday "financial aid success stories" credit financial aid in helping them work toward and achieve their educational goals.

Financial Aid Success Stories

"When I was a high school senior, I wondered whether I could
make the grade in college or afford the cost. I got help to pay
the bills and worked hard in school to earn my degree.
You can get help paying the bills, too. Your college degree
will open doors for the rest of your life."

-- Bill Brooks, College
Goal Sunday spokesperson
NFL wide receiver 1986-1996

"Applying for financial aid is one of the best things you can
do. It doesn't take long, and the benefits last a lifetime."

-- Ray Stringer
Purdue University-Calumet

"Talk to your guidance counselor, communicate with your parents,
and if you're a Twenty-first Century Scholar, attend College Goal
Sunday and get your Scholars paperwork in on time."

-- Ryan Rash
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

"Receiving financial aid doesn't mean you're poor. It means you're
valuable and proud enough to ask for a helping hand when you need it."

--Tyela Wilson
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne