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What The FAFSA Can Do For You!
Financial Aid 101
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• Federal Financial Aid Programs• What Is the FAFSA?• When and How to Apply• What to Expect After Applying• Where to Get Help and Information• Questions???
Today’s Topics
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Myths About Financial Aid
“…only students with good grades get financial aid.”
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Reality: High school diploma, GED and home schooling certificate...
… more scholarship opportunities available…
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Myths About Financial Aid
“...the financial aid form is too hard to fill out.”
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Reality: The FAFSA is easier than ever, especially if you fill it out online
Official website is FAFSA.GOVFree Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Where Does Aid Come From?
•Federal Government
•State Government
•Schools
•Private
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Types of Financial Aid
• Gift Aid - Need or Merit based:• Grants and Scholarships
• Self-Help Aid:• Work Study - Employment opportunities• Loans
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Federal Financial Aid Programs
• Federal Grants
• Federal Work-Study
• Federal Student Loans
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There is more than $150 billion available in federal aid to help students pay for postsecondary
education
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Gift Aid - Federal Grant Programs
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• Federal Pell Grant Program - $5550
• Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant - $5550
• Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant - $4000
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or FSEOG - $4000
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Federal Loan Programs
Considerations:Considerations:• Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized• Interest rate• Grace period• Death or Permanently Disabled
Know:Know:• Deferment & Forbearance• Loan Repayment Plans• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program• Teacher Loan Forgiveness
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Can file Jan. 1st of senior year• Must file every year• PIN (Parent/Student)• Check with college to determine if
additional applications need to be completed. I.E. CSS Profile application
• FAFSA.GOV NOT FAFSA.COM
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IRS Data Retrieval Tool
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IRS Data Retrieval Tool
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Federal Student Aid Information Center
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Contact Us• Live help• Toll-free number• Online Chat• E-mail
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Detailed College Info and Comparison
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• College’s website
• School type
• Tuition and fees
• Net price average
• Graduation rates
• Retention rates
• Transfer rates
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Basic Eligibility Requirements
Students must be:• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Registered with Selective Service (Males) (18-25)
• Social Security Number (with limited exceptions)
• High school diploma, home schooling certificate or GED
• No drug related convictions while receiving Aid
• Matriculated – enrolled in an eligible program
• Maintain ‘Satisfactory Academic Progress’
• Not in Default or Overpayment Status
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Dependency Status
• If any of the following criteria applies, the student is considered independent:
24 years or older
Married
Master’s or Doctorate Program
Children and you provide ½ support
In foster care since turning 13, or ward of the court
Emancipated minor or was in legal guardianship
Homeless
Serving Active Duty in U.S. Armed Force
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Which Parent(s) fill out FAFSA?
• If biological/adoptive parents married, report information for both parents
• If biological/adoptive parents are divorced or separated, provide information for parent that:
• the student lived with the most in past year
• or, if lived equal periods with each parent, parent who provided the most financial support in last year
• parent, if remarried, include stepparent’s information, even if stepparent did not adopt student
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Unusual Circumstances
•Professional Judgment
• Personal injury• Death• Job loss• High medical expenses• Case-by-case basis• Document
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College Costs & Financial Need
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Cost of Attendance• Tuition & Fees• Room & Board• Books & Supplies• Equipment & Transportation• Miscellaneous Personal
Expenses• Child Care
Parent Contribution
+ Student Contribution = Expected Family
Contribution (EFC)
Cost of Attendance (COA) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
= Financial Need
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How Much Aid will I Receive?
Financial Need = $13,000
Scholarships $2,000Institutional Grant $2,000Federal Grants $5,000State Grants $2,000Loans $2,000 - Unmet need
TOTAL = $13,000
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What To Expect After Applying• High Level Overview
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Student/ parent(s) completes the FAFSA and signs with FSA PIN(s).
FAFSA is processed by FSA; Student receives a SAR; College receives information if listed on the FAFSA.
College reviews info and assembles award letter for the student.
Student reviews award package; compares to other award letters; student determines which college to attend.
Some applications are selected for verification.
Attach tax returns, W2 statements and other supporting documentation if requested.
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StudentAid.gov Homepage
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Prepare For College
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@FAFSA on Twitter
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QUESTIONS?