...FAFSA on the Web Worksheet www.fafsa.gov 2014 – 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINES Federal Deadline - June 30, 2015 State Aid Deadlines - See below. DO NOT MAIL THIS WORKSHEET. The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet provides a preview of the questions that you may be asked while completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) online at www.fafsa.gov. SM Pay attention to the symbols that may be listed after your state deadline. AK AR Check with your financial aid administrator for these states and territories: AL, AS *, AZ, CO, FM *, GA, GU *, HI *, MH *, MP *, NE, NM, NV*, PR, PW *, SD *, TX, UT, VA *, VI *, WI and WY *. You must complete and submit a FAFSA to apply for federal student aid and for most state and college aid. Write down notes to help you easily complete your FAFSA anytime after January 1, 2014. See the table to the right for state deadlines. Your application must be submitted by midnight Central time. Also pay attention to the symbols that may be listed after your state deadline. Check with your high school counselor or your college’s financial aid administrator about other deadlines. The Federal deadline is June 30, 2015. CA CT DC • • • This Worksheet is optional and should only be completed if you plan to use FAFSA on the Web. Sections in purple are for parent information. This Worksheet does not include all the questions from the FAFSA. The questions that are included are ordered as they appear on FAFSA on the Web. When you are...
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...What is FAFSA? -FAFSA,the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a process In which you can be eligible to receive federal grants, work-study, and loans. Can anybody receive federal aid? -There are eligibility requirements: Be a U.S. Citizen/permanent resident/eligible non-citizen Have a valid Social Security number (SSN) You have to have: -A high school diploma or equivalent certification(GED, Homeschooled by state homeschooling requirements) - Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program at a college or university that is eligible for Title IV federal student aid. As Juniors/Seniors, you already have a lot to worry about. SAT’s, on top of school work, and college application....
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...college has different policies regarding financial aid and the paperwork that they require. This information is simply based on my knowledge from my university and should not be taken as gospel. For specific questions, please consult your school's financial aid office or studentaid.gov. FIRST THINGS FIRST...FAFSA The FAFSA is your your first step to receiving financial aid in college. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This application has to be completed every year that you would like to receive financial aid. Your university's financial aid office uses the FAFSA to determine your financial need, which determines how much aid you qualify for. One of the most common mistakes that people make is...
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...STEM Scholars Program Conditions – 2016-2017 STEM Scholars A program funded by the National Science Foundation that provides financial support (covering tuition, fees and cost of living) as well as academic support to selected students who meet the following requirements: 1. The student must be planning on transferring to a four-year school and majoring in STEM. STEM refers to, “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that includes biological sciences (except medicine and other clinical fields); physical sciences (including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and materials science); mathematical sciences; computer and information sciences; geosciences; engineering; and technology areas associated with the preceding disciplines (for example, biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.),” according to NSF’s S-STEM solicitation. 2. The student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing Southwestern Illinois College, (School code:001636) as a choice of school in the college release section. The student must be eligible for federal aid. 3. All recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of SWIC District 522 or East St. Louis at the time of application and during attendance at SWIC. 4. All recipients of this scholarship must be U. S. citizens, nationals (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), permanent resident aliens, or aliens admitted as refugees (as defined...
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...In many occasions, there are students who feel as though they have come too far to be setback. Many high school students coming into their junior year may have already picked out their top college choices. However, one concept that seems to keep many students from achieving a higher education is the cost of tuition for admission. Throughout all four years of high school, students are forced to have a mindset to work extremely hard in order to get into their dream school. Then once they are in college having the possibility of working even harder once solidifying their place in society. Unfortunately, for some, achieving a higher education may not be feasible because of financial restraints. Having discouragement about college does not instantaneously...
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...Rough Draft Expository Every year, students have to juggle homework and work in order to pay high tuition fees, along with housing. A study done by Ohio State University showed that nearly 60 percent of students worry about how they are going to afford having a higher education. College is meant to be one of the best times of an individual’s life, but that isn’t the case when one can’t afford it. While going to college can be beneficial to high school graduates by helping them obtain a career, it has a very expensive price tag. In order to pay for college, many students use grants, loans, scholarships, and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to help pay college tuition. One of the most popular ways to pay for college is by taking...
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...OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID 1350 King College Road Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-652-4725 Fax: 423-652-6039 Students and Families: Prior to submitting an appeal for special circumstances, please read the following important information: Before we can process a request for consideration of special circumstances, we must verify all current FAFSA data. In order to complete this process, you must submit all required documents for verification. Please be aware that as we review the verification documents, we must make any necessary corrections to the FAFSA. These corrections may result in a reduction or loss of current need based financial aid. Once we receive your appeal, please allow 8-10 weeks for processing Unless previously submitted, we must receive all Verification documents at the time the appeal for special circumstances is submitted. Failure to provide these documents will result in one or more of the following: A delay in awarding financial aid A delay in any expected financial aid refund The loss of previously awarded financial aid Please review the attached Appeal for Special Circumstances form which lists other items necessary to appeal for your specific situation. Please do not return this form without including all completed and signed verification paperwork. Sincerely, King University Office of Financial Aid Financial Aid Appeal for Special Circumstances King University Office of Financial Aid ~ 1350 King College Road ~ Bristol, TN 37620 www.king...
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...Federal Student Aid at a Glance 2014–15 Page 1 of 2 WHAT is federal student aid? Federal student aid comes from the federal government—specifically, the U.S. Department of Education. It’s money that helps a student pay for higher education expenses (i.e., college, career school, or graduate school expenses). Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid also can help pay for a computer and for dependent care. There are three main categories of federal student aid: grants, work-study, and loans. Check with your school’s financial aid office to find out which programs the school participates in. Details about the federal student aid programs are on page 2 of this document. HOW do you apply for federal student aid? 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM) at www.fafsa.gov. If you need a paper FAFSA, you can get one from • our website at www.fafsa.gov, where you can download a PDF, or • our ED Pubs distribution center at www.edpubs.gov or toll-free at 1-877-433-7827. For the 2014–15 award year, the FAFSA is available from Jan. 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. But you need to apply as soon as you can! Schools and states often use FAFSA information to award nonfederal aid. Their deadlines are usually early in the year. You can find state deadlines at www.fafsa.gov or on the paper FAFSA. Check with the schools you’re interested in for their deadlines. 2. Review your Student Aid Report...
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...three messages and provide information on the context of the sender’s information. Then evaluate the affect content, media, and technology has on feedback. Analyzing Three Messages The first message (Appendix A) is from the United States Department of Education. The purpose of this message is to inform the recipient to reapply for financial aid. The technology and environment in which this message takes place is via e-mail, which is an appropriate manner. The purpose of e-mail gives the recipient the most efficient way to complete the reapplication process. The message provides a link allowing easy access the government website and gives directions needed to complete the process. There was no noise related to the message it was direct with specific instructions. The message requested no feedback through email, but it did give directions to frequently asked question, if questions occur. The second message (Appendix B) is from Iliff School of Theology. This message was a reply from a request for information from Iliff’s website. The sender of this message is an admissions representative for Iliff, and the recipient is a potential student looking for a seminary to attend. The technology used in this reply was an e-mail, which is an effective response method for an inquiry about a school or business looking to fill vacancies. A limited amount of noise was present in the e-mail, although the message...
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...billion dollars, I would fund American Red Cross, Fafsa, and Charity: Water. To begin with, American Red Cross is an organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education in the United States. They respond to 70,000 natural disasters each year no matter how big or small it is. When natural disasters happen, they provide food, shelter, and health services so communities can return back to normal. American Red Cross also support military families prepare, deal with, and respond to the challenges of military service. American Red Cross saves numerous lives a year. They are the largest supplier of lifesaving blood and blood products because 40 million people donate blood a year. They are also the nation’s largest provider of safety and health courses such as First Aid. In addition, American Red Cross has about 13 million volunteers volunteering in 187 countries helping communities from natural disasters, war, and build safer communities. All life is precious and is worth saving. Not only does Red Cross help others, it teaches others to help other people. Since it is the largest organization in the nation, without it many people would not...
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...2012-2013 Electronic Student Aid Report (SAR) The SAR summarizes the information you submitted on your 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application Receipt Date: Processed Date: 08/14/2012 08/16/2012 XXX-XX-7914 SY 02 EFC: 00020 DRN: 9337 Comments About Your Information Learn about federal tax benefits for education, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC). Based on the information we have on record for you, your EFC is 00020. You may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant and other federal student aid. Your school will use your EFC to determine your financial aid eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study, and possible funding from your state and school. WHAT YOU MUST DO NOW (Use the checklist below to make sure that all of your issues are resolved.) If you need to make corrections to your information, click 'Make FAFSA Corrections' on the 'My FAFSA' page. You must use your Federal Student Aid PIN to access your record online. If you need additional help with your SAR, contact your school's financial aid office or click the 'Help' icon on the FAFSA home page. If your mailing address or e-mail address changes, you can make the correction online. Based on your EFC of 00020, you may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant of up to $5,500 for the 2012-2013 school year provided you have not met or exceeded the lifetime limit established for the Federal Pell Grant program. Page 1 FAFSA Data Assumed fields...
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...Financial Aid Office 2012–2013 Verification Worksheet Independent Student Your 2012–2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was selected for review in a process called verification. The law says that before awarding Federal Student Aid, we may ask you to confirm the information you reported on your FAFSA. To verify that you provided correct information the financial aid administrator at your school will compare your FAFSA with the information on this worksheet and with any other required documents. If there are differences, your FAFSA information may need to be corrected. You must complete and sign this worksheet, attach any required documents, and submit the form and other required documents to the financial aid administrator at your school. Your school may ask for additional information. If you have questions about verification, contact your financial aid administrator as soon as possible so that your financial aid will not be delayed. A. Independent Student’s Information _____________________________________________________________ Student’s Last Name Student’s First Name Student’s M.I. _____________________________________________________________ Student’s Street Address (include apt. no.) _____________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code _____________________________________________________________ Student’s Home Phone Number (include area code) ____________________________________ Student’s Social Security Number ____________________________________...
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...“You can grow up to go to Georgetown University too,” my elementary teacher would tell me and the other students. Growing up in American public schools, I was taught that I could achieve anything and become anything. But when I reached high school, I understood that is not entirely true for everyone. There are very few students that don’t have to worry about financial aid and can potentially pay to go to Ivy league schools. However, it is harder for students like me that have to worry about the cost. Teachers don’t say, “make sure you are saving up money for college” because It is just assumed that everyone will be drowned in student loans. Public schools make students anticipate going to any college or university without including the key...
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...first-time-in-college students who may have been disadvantaged due to economic, educational, or cultural circumstances. To assist with these goals, the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) was created. The CARE Summer Bridge Program (SBP) provides a comprehensive program of orientation and academic support designed to ease the transition from high school to college while building a strong academic foundation. The majority of applicants selected to participate in SBP will be first-generation college students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated a strong desire to succeed. Applicants must be legal Florida residents to be eligible for SBP. All SBP participants will live together in campus housing during the initial summer term, along with current Florida State students who will serve as residential peer counselors, guides, and mentors. Participants will also: • Tour campus facilities and the local community. • Meet key University faculty, staff, and administrators who will become part of the student’s support system. • Meet campus student leaders and representatives of student organizations to learn more about what the University has to offer. • Participate in cultural enrichment activities. • Have fun and make lifelong friends. Students admitted to the University through SBP will begin their studies during the summer term. Students must apply for financial aid by completing the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can...
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...714-895-8997/e-mail: finaid@gwc.cccd.edu 2012–2013 Independent Verification Worksheet Your 2012–2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was selected for review called verification. The law says that before awarding Federal Student Aid, we may ask you to confirm the information you reported on your FAFSA. You must complete and sign this worksheet, attach any required documents, and submit the form and other required documents to the financial aid office. Your school may ask for additional information. A. Student’s Information _____________________________________________________________ Student’s Last Name Student’s First Name Student’s M.I. _____________________________________________________________ Student’s Street Address (include apt. no.) _____________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code ____________________________________ Student’s Social Security Number (required) ____________________________________ Student GWC ID # (if you have one) ____________________________________ Student’s phone # B. Student’s Family Information List below the people in your household. Include: Yourself. Your spouse, if you are married. Your children, if any, if you will provide more than half of their support from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, or if the child would be required to provide your information if they were completing a FAFSA for 2012–2013. Include children who meet either of these standards, even if they do not live with you...
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