Bristol Community College is hosting a FAFSA-Bowl Party on Saturday, February 8, from
                           10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for assistance with completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the key form needed to apply for financial aid, scholarships and free community
                           college. Come dressed in your favorite sports team’s gear. Refreshments and chances
                           to win prizes will also be provided.
                     
                     The FAFSA-Bowl Party will take place in rooms K101 and K102, on the Bristol Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree Street and is open to all. The college’s financial aid staff will be available to walk students and their families through the financial aid application
                           process and answer questions.
                     
                     At the event, attendees can learn more about the MassEducate and MassReconnect programs, which allow eligible Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s
                           degree to attend Bristol Community College for free.
                     
                     To register for Bristol’s FAFSA-Bowl Party, or for details about what information to bring to
                           the event, please visit www.BristolCC.edu/FinancialAid or call 774.357.2515.
                   
                  Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
                     lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
                     for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
                     Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
                     				
                     				The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online
                     offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability
                     to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s
                     Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and
                     the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
                     training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
                     emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
                     first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
                     success by reducing barriers to educational access.
                     The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
                     an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
                     and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
                     Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).