United Way of Greater Atlanta’s College Bound program harnesses the power of collective impact to remove barriers to college access. In partnership with the Scholarship Academy and Learn4Life, College Bound recruits volunteers, trains them in the process to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and invites them to help families from metro area schools navigate the application to secure financial aid for college.
You can help youth go to college
Why become a College Bound volunteer?
- A college degree or credential helps establish a skilled and educated workforce and a thriving economy
- By 2025, 6 of 10 jobs will require education beyond high school
- Each college graduate adds $2M to Georgia’s GDP
When you volunteer for College Bound, not only are you helping students pay for college and secure debt-free degrees, but you are uplifting your community.
How to become a College Bound volunteer:
- Complete a free, one-hour virtual FAFSA training
- Attend at least one in-person FAFSA completion event
- Invite colleagues and friends to participate
| FAFSA Training | |||
| Day | Time | Location | Link |
| January 10, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Virtual | Register |
| January 17, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | In-Person | Register |
| February 7, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Virtual | Register |
| February 21, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | In-Person | Register |
| March 6, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Virtual | Register |
| March 20, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | In-Person | Register |
| FAFSA Completion Events | |||
| Day | Time | Location | Link |
| 02/27/2024 | 8:30am-9:50am10:00am-11:20am | Riverdale High School Media Center | Register |
| 02/28/2024 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Marietta High School | Register |
| 02/29/2024 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Martin Luther King Jr High School | Register |
| 03/05/2024 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Banneker High School | Register |
| 03/06/2024 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Creekside High School | Register |
| 03/07/2024 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | Morrow High School | Register |
