2021-22 FAFSA2021-22 FAFSA COUNSELOR TOOLKIT GUIDECOUNSELOR TOOLKIT GUIDE

Featured Kit ItemsFeatured Kit ItemsFinish the FAFSA in Five StepsFinish the FAFSA in Five Steps helps students and their parents understand and prepare to complete the FAFSA process. The flyer also offers FAFSA FactsFAFSA Facts, which answers frequently asked questions about the FAFSA, including questions about income, dependency, security, FSA IDs and more. Download this publication free of charge at UCanGo2.orgUCanGo2.org.

Share StartWithFAFSA.orgStartWithFAFSA.org business cardsbusiness cards with high school seniors, their parents and college students to remind them to visit our FAFSA completion website. There, they’ll find helpful FAFSA information, FAFSA video tutorials in English and Spanish, and answers to their questions about the FAFSA. Download cards free of charge at UCanGo2.orgUCanGo2.org.

The FSA ID WorksheetFSA ID Worksheet and Completing the FAFSACompleting the FAFSA tools guide students and their parents through the FSA ID creation process and completing the FAFSA. Download these materials free of charge at UCanGo2.orgUCanGo2.org and provide them to the families you serve.

Display the FAFSA PosterFAFSA Poster in high traffic areas at your school to remind students to submit the FAFSA. The poster includes important information about FAFSA completion and directs students to submit the application online or using their phone or tablet.

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We’ve created a few marketing toolsmarketing tools for you to use, free of charge, to promote FAFSA completion. Share these videos and display ads through your school’s website or social media platforms.

Use the FAFSA Parent FlyerFAFSA Parent Flyer to inform parents about the FAFSA and outline the steps they need to take to help their student submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1.

Using the FAFSA Dependency QuestionnaireFAFSA Dependency Questionnaire, students can quickly and easily determine their dependency status, a key element of FAFSA completion.

Use the FAFSA FundamentalsFAFSA Fundamentals PowerPoint to guide your students and their parents through the FAFSA process. Fully equipped with detailed speaking notes, this presentation is the perfect tool for a successful FAFSA event.

The FAFSA Links and ResourcesFAFSA Links and Resources flyer includes clickable links to key FAFSA completion resources.

Planning a FAFSA event at your school? Looking for a simple way to promote FAFSA completion? Use our colorful FAFSA email blastsFAFSA email blasts to get the word out and the job done. Each blast contains a professionally written message from FAFSA pros and is completely customizable to fit your needs. Simply add your information in the designated areas and insert the blast text into an email to your target audience.

Use the Oklahoma FAFSA Data PortalOklahoma FAFSA Data Portal, a free, online tool to help you better assist your high school seniors to successfully complete the FAFSA. Authorized users will have access to student-level information regarding FAFSA completion status.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication is issued by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. Copies have not been printed but are available through the agency website at www.okhighered.org. Two printout copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

Give your high school seniors the push they need to cross the finish line before graduation! Here are three ways you can help your senior apply for state and federal financial aid to offset college expenses.

Parents,

Locate your tax information. Most high school seniors are considered “dependent” students, which means that they need information from you to complete the FAFSA. To complete the 2017-2018 FAFSA, your senior will need information from your 2015 W-2 and tax return.

Create an FSA ID. In order to add your financial information to your senior’s online FAFSA, you’ll need a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). You’ll use the same FSA ID each year to access your student’s online FAFSA. If you have more than one student in college, your FSA ID can be used on as many applications as necessary.

Submit the FAFSA early. Gather your income and asset information so you’ll be ready to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1. Remember: the sooner, the better.

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FAFSA Links and ResourcesClick the links below to find resources designed to help students and

their parents complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.

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2016-17 FAFSACompletion Guide

(98 pages)

This guide has information about every question found in the FAFSA. It also

includes information about the application process, frequently asked questions and

more.

http://studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2016-17-completing-fafsa.pdf

FAFSA.gov

Click here to begin the FAFSA

http://fafsa.gov/

FAFSAHelp Page

Click here for the FAFSA.gov help portal, where you can find useful information

about your FAFSA status, the FAFSA4Caster and more.

http://www.fafsa.gov/help.htm

StartWithFAFSA.orgUCanGo2’s FAFSA information hub

which features information, tools, instructional materials and video

tutorials in English and Spanish.

http://www.startwithfafsa.org

Create an FSA ID

Apply for a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to reuse each time you

complete the FAFSA online and sign the FAFSA electronically.

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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication is issued by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. Copies have not been printed but are available through the agency website at www.okhighered.org. Two printout copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

2016-17 FAFSA Completion Guide in Spanish

(104 pages)

Revisit studentaid.gov/resources for the 2017-18 update.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/2016-17-

completing-fafsa-spanish.pdf