“A Step Ahead” College Prep Camp for Montana Foster Care Youth

Montana foster care youth are invited each year to apply for available slots at the “A Step Ahead” college preparatory camp. The free camp, coordinated by Student Assistance Foundation, offers foster care students the opportunity to experience learning in a college campus setting. More...

Student Assistance Foundation Golf Scramble and Back-to-School Bash

Student Assistance Foundation hosts a golf scramble each August to raise funds for its mission of providing students with the knowledge and tools to pursue and fund postsecondary education through the Circle of Succe$$ Scholarship Program.

The program was established and funded by Student Assistance Foundation employees in 2005 as a means of providing educational scholarships to Montana students in need. Through the contributions of employees, 15, $1,000 scholarships were awarded in the program's first year. The program has continued to grow in the past few years, with the goal of providing one, $1,000 scholarships in honor of each of Montana’s 56 counties.

This year, Student Assistance Foundation is hosting its inaugural Back-to-School Bash at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds to raise additional funds for the Circle of Succe$$ Scholarship Program. Join us for food, music, Las Vegas-themed games, silent auction items and many other surprises.

To register for either event, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Football Weekend Raffle

Sign up to win a 2012 Griz Bobcat Football Weekend, and help fund scholarships and grants for Montana students at the same time! Your ticket gets you one chance to win this package:

• Two tickets for the Griz Bobcat football game in Missoula on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, including pregame activities. (Compliments of The University of Montana.)
• Custom fly rod valued at $600, featuring your favorite team's colors. (Donated, designed and built by KitsTackle.com.)
• $500 cash. (Compliments of Placer Motors, Helena.)
• Two-night stay at the Wingate by Wyndham Missoula. (Compliments of Wingate by Wyndham Helena.)

Tickets are one for $5, or five for $20. Tickets on sale through Oct. 15. Drawing and winner notification on Nov. 1. To get your tickets, contact Pat Schlauch at pschlauch@safmt.org or (406) 495-7328.

College Goal Montana

College Goal Montana is dedicated to guiding students and their families through the paperwork required to apply for financial aid each Feb. College Goal Montana is for all families who want assistance in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Financial aid officers and other qualified professionals volunteer their time to ensure students receive assistance in understanding and completing the paperwork necessary to receive financial aid. More...