College Goal Sunday
February 22, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Financial aid professionals will be on-site at Purdue University Northwest’s Hammond and Westville campuses during the statewide College Goal Sunday programs on Feb. 22. This free event helps college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid.
College Goal Sunday programs provide assistance to students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and federal loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide.
How to Make the Most of College Goal Sunday
- Students age 23 and under should invite a parent or guardian to attend with you.
- Bring your/your family’s 2024 tax return or W-2 form(s).
- Create your FAFSA ID before you arrive.
Enter a Scholarship Drawing!
Students who attend College Goal Sunday and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered into a drawing to win one of five $1,000 scholarships. The winners will be notified in spring and scholarships will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.
Have Questions?
Email PNW’s office of Financial Aid at finaid@pnw.edu or call the offices at (219) 989-2301 (Hammond campus) or (219) 785-5460 (Westville campus).
Locations
Hammond Campus
Student Union Library Building (SULB) 200
Westville Campus
Library Student Faculty Building (LSF) 241
College Goal Sunday is a cooperative, charitable effort of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA), in cooperation with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The program, in its 37th year, is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services, and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.