“NVCC takes great pride in hosting this event,” said NVCC President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D. “NVCC and all Connecticut community colleges offer a smart choice for families to avail themselves of a quality, affordable education designed to meet student and community needs and to contribute to the transformation of Connecticut’s economy.”

Upon arriving, students were assigned a volunteer financial aid staffer who walked them through the financial aid process. “We are here for the students,” said NVCC Financial Aid Director Cathy Hardy. “Financial aid professionals assisted students and their families in filling out FAFSAs for the upcoming aid year. “

NVCC staff members generously volunteered to support the event. They came from all departments including the Financial Aid Office, Student Activities, the Center for Academic Planning and Student Success, WAVE, the Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation program and Connecticut Community Scholars. In addition, financial aid administrators from other community colleges and private institutions were on hand to lend their expertise.

College Goal Sunday continues to be offered at locations across Connecticut. Naugatuck Valley Community College hosted College Goal Sunday on November 5^th, 2017, at 1:00 pm.  The event took place in Technology Hall, located on the Waterbury campus. According to NVCC Director of Financial Aid, dozens of students and their families attended the event.

 Those seeking more information may visit collegegoalsundayct.org or contact the Financial Aid office at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. College Goal Sunday efforts in Connecticut are led by the Connecticut Association of Professional Financial Aid Administrators and the Connecticut Association for Educational Opportunity Programs.