MERCER COUNTY -
College Goal Sunday is an annual event that provides free financial aid assistance to college students.
300 volunteers at 23 locations across the state helped out college students on Sunday. One Concord University sophomore said FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is important and beneficial to him.
"FAFSA is a big step for me because I usually file as an independent because I put myself through school and it helps me a lot because I find out where I stand and how much I need to come up with for school," Ervin Moore said.
For most people, filling out a FAFSA can be overwhelming, so they said they're grateful for College Goal Sunday.
"You can get help on the FAFSA and it really helps to have people who know what you're doing because sometimes you can get really confused," said Amber Tilley.
"I really appreciate it, I'm very thankful people are here instead of having to do it in the dorm where you don't have assistance and you're not capable of knowing step by step what to do," added Moore.
Senator Jay Rockefeller wanted West Virginians to know there's actually a very long list of options and resources available for those looking to further their education.
59 News showed students the list Rockefeller highlighted of all the aid available, which includes federal grant programs, public service loans and financial awareness counseling.
"I personally wasn't aware that there were this many, I think that's great because there's so many resources out there," Tilley explained.
"It gave me an idea of why people stay in West Virginia. Because people actually want to help," Moore said.
Last year, more than 1,000 FAFSA forms were completed state-wide.
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