VINCENNES, Ind., October 27, 2022 – Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can seem complicated and time-consuming, but Vincennes University and Vincennes University Jasper will provide prospective students and their families on Sunday, Nov. 6, free assistance in filling out the application in one afternoon.

College Goal Sunday is a free event that provides hands-on help for students of all ages and families to complete and file the FAFSA form. The FAFSA is one of the most important steps in opening the door to financial aid. The Vincennes Campus College Goal Sunday starts at 2 p.m. (ET) in Room 132 of Updike Hall Center for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics in the SEM Learning Lab. The VUJ College Goal Sunday begins at 2 p.m. (ET) in the Jasper Campus Classroom Building computer labs.

The FAFSA is a student’s gateway to financial aid. The application is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA must be filed by April 15 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid.

Volunteers will walk individuals through filling out the form and answer students’ and families’ individual questions.

What Should I Bring?

Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parent(s) should bring completed 2021 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms, and other 2021 income and benefits information. Students who worked should also bring their income information. Students, 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their completed 2021 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2021 income and benefits information. Students and parent(s) are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before logging in to the event.

Attendees May Win A Scholarship From College Goal Sunday

Students may also win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Students who attend College Goal Sunday and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. The winners will be notified in the spring, and scholarships will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.

21st Century Scholars Benefit

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Upon high school completion, Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment and demonstrate financial need receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for up to eight semesters at eligible Indiana public colleges or an equal dollar amount at eligible Indiana private colleges. To fulfill their pledge scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time, College Goal Sunday can help.

The University of Southern Indiana annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, a presentation of selected student artworks from the past academic year, is being held November 7 through December 9 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This year’s exhibition features 111 artworks chosen from over 280 entered.

The works are chosen by an expert in the field of art, invited by the Art and Design faculty for their expertise and understanding of undergraduate art works. This independent juror is brought in to assure an objective selection of artworks and awards and to provide an educational experience for students in preparation for professional careers in art.

The Fall 2022 juror is Brian Harper, an Associate Professor of Fine Art and Head of the Ceramics Area at Indiana University Southeast. He studied at Northern Arizona University and has exhibited in over 100 national and international exhibitions, including seven solo exhibitions. Harper is also the Founder and Executive Director of Artaxis Organization Inc. which promotes the professional pursuits of artists while providing a wide array of peer-reviewed artwork relevant to the critical discourse in contemporary ceramic art.

This year’s participating artists are Neil Ackerman, Nico Armeanu, Baylie Armstrong, Katherine Barnett, Candice Beck, Rich Bennett, Kiernan Bittner, Olivia Braddam, Aliese Branders, Payton Broshears, Hope Burdette, Dawna Camden, Jessica Casey, Sam DeVoy, Ella Dornburg, Emma Eaton, Spence Farmer, Paris Fithian, Luke French, Courtney Gardner, Emily Geisler, Danielle Goebel, Emma Goodrich, Hunter Greenwell, Sara Griffin, Alyssa Harlow, Elizabeth Harris, Claire Hays, Derek Helmer, Ryan Huck, Kara Jensen, Madison Jung, Rachel Kercher, Claire Kifer, Nicole Kobylanski, Addison Kurtz, Gabrielle McCarty, Katherine Medina-Martinez, Joshua Meredith, Amanda Meuth, Cheyenne Miller, Ashley Morris, Jerrith Morrison, Mollie Myers, Jenna Pajdo, Halie Peach, Conner Perry, Hannah Rasche, Bailey Roby, William Rodenburg, Al Sheets, Bralyn Shripka, Elizabeth Sinning, Bria Sisk, Brandon Skidmore, Shyanne Steward, Olivia Supper, Griffin Taylor, Violet Thomas-Cummings, Ryan Titzer, Shelby Trotter, Maliah White, Kylan Wilbourn, Rong Yang and Jade Young.

A reception for the exhibition will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 13 and will conclude with a 2 p.m. awards ceremony. Visit the Galleries website for more details. The MAC/Pace Galleries, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center, are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.