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HOMEROOM�FAFSA-12TH GRADERS ONLY�GUIDED STUDIES/WORK TIME-9-11TH

Sept 21

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9TH-11TH GRADERS

  • Today will be a Guided Study period
  • -Expectations are:
    • You will use this time to study or work on any assignments you may have
    • You will get organized or check your assignments on Canvas
    • Work quietly alone or in pairs
    • Stay on task and focused

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12TH GRADERS

  • Today you will be learning about the Federal Student Aid Scholarship Application

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    • Goals:
      • Understand what the FAFSA is, and how it can help you
      • Learn where to go to fill out an application
      • Understand what is needed to successfully complete the application

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FAFSA OVERVIEW (STUDENTAID.GOV)�

https://youtu.be/w9HWaQpuNSk

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WHY SHOULD EVERYONE APPLY TO FAFSA

  • The application is free and is the GATEWAY to many financial possibilities to pay for college
  • Completing and submitting FAFSA enables families to see if they qualify for billions of dollars available in the form of grants, work study funds, and loans
  • This is federal money, but many states and colleges use the FAFSA to determine a student’s eligibility for state and school aid. Additionally, private financial aid providers may use FAFSA info to determine aid qualifications.

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WHAT EXACTLY DOES MY FAFSA TELL COLLEGES/INSTITUTIONS?

  • FAFSA determines your EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)
  • Your EFC leads to awards from the institutions themselves—really important so you can be included for any sort of university/college/institutional aid
  • Consider using the Federal Student Aid Estimator on www.studentaid.gov, which asks questions about family finances and condition
    • questions are gear toward students, but require filling in parents 'adjusted gross income and other financial details
    • Provides estimates only

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WHEN

  • FAFSA is available by Oct 1, 2022 (used to be Jan 1 of each year)
  • Can receive FAFSA response/results within 3-5 days (advantage for those applying early, ie ED deadlines November
  • Studentaid.gov

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NOT SURE OF YOUR PLANS YET?

  • Not planning on attending a 4-year institution?
  • It is a common myth that only 4-year university-bound students need to fill out the FAFSA. The FAFSA can pay for many trade school programs as well as apprenticeships and community college.
  • Still unsure of what you want to do after graduation? You should fill out the FAFSA anyway to keep options open.

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THINGS YOU FOR FILLING OUT FAFSA

  • Create FSA ID- your user name and password which allows you to access and sign your FAFSA and loan documents
  • List of schools you are considering (even if you are uncertain or have no idea about plans)—you can add up to 10 on FAFSA
  • AND…

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HAVE READY WHEN FILLING OUT FAFSA

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FILLING OUT THE FAFSA- MAIL OR ONLINE (WWW.STUDENTAID.GOV CLICK ON APPLY FOR AID)