Project Overview
Action Network: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Action Network
Reach: More than 10,000 high school seniors in Central Alabama
Goal: 70% of high school seniors in the Bold Goals region will complete the FAFSA by 2020 (currently 48%).
Primary Metric: Percentage of FAFSA completions among high school seniors
Partner: Alabama Possible
Proven Success:
- Expanded reach/awareness of the Cash for College campaign from 1,400 to 9,064 high school seniors
- Of those who were reached, 5,970 completed the FAFSA (increase of 642 students)
- Unlocked $48.1 million in federal and state aid for college (increase of more than $8 million)
Estimated Cost Per Student: $350