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What is Financial Aid?

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Wondering where to start? Here are some tips:

  1. Create an FSA ID on fsaid.ed.gov
    1. BOTH student and Parent create SEPARATE IDs!
      1. WRITE your ID DOWN - this will stay with you for life
  2. Fill out the FASFA on fafsa.ed.gov
      • Choose ALL the schools you are interested in attending
      • PARENTS and STUDENTS Link your TAX information
  3. Receive your Student Aid Report (SAR)

For more info watch this video : FAFSA TIPS FOR PARENTS

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Filling out the FAFSA

If you plan to attend college Submit FAFSA Using Tax from year

August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023 2022-2023 2020

Priority Deadlines for FAFSA is FEBRUARY 1 , opens OCTOBER 1st

Student and Parent need to have : tax return forms, SSN, DOB, marital status and selective service registration. UNLESS your child is homeless, they are your dependent until age 24, for this purpose. It’s just the law

IRS DATA RETRIEVAL - use this if possible, will transfer into FAFSA

*Will not be able to use if marital status is different from your taxes

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GRANTS :

Pell Grant

*need based on Federal Aid

* based on your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)

*Pays based on credit hours attending

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

*need based Federal Aid

*each college receives a set amount to offer Work Study

*requirements may vary by school * Student works at the college and earns money

*works with your school schedule

*get to know the faculty and staff

* money in your pocket

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DID YOU KNOW? Missouri State Aid

Missouri offers State Aid! The FAFSA must be filled out first.

A+ Scholarship Program Must meet certain requirements, including GPA and ATTENDANCE

Pell Grants applies to the account BEFORE A+

Can be used at community college or Vocational school for 48 months

Access Grant Must have completed FAFSA by Priority Deadline : Feb 1st Access info Link

Have qualifying EFC (expected family contribution)

Will be deducted if A+ is applied to student’s account

Can be used for up to $1500 at a community College, and $2850 at university

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SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Vary depending on colleges - so APPLY NOW!!
  • Declare a major to gain access to specific ones

  • Local scholarships are available, check website

frequently, and emails will be sent to seniors

More info coming as the year progresses, so check your emails

for deadlines!

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