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“FIXING YOUR FAFSA”

Presented by:Jacquie Carroll

CA Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, High School Relations Committee

March 19, 2013

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YOUR Student Aid Report

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Common Mistakes How To Correct The Information

Left blank fields Answer all questions shown on the FAFSA

Listed an incorrect social security number

Have your social security card on hand and compare it to the information entered on the FAFSA

Did not use full legal name Enter your name as it appears on your social security card.

Reporting adjusted gross income (AGI) as total income from work

Refer to the appropriate line number on your federal tax return:1040- line 37; 1040A- line 21; 1040EZ- line 4

Reporting income tax paid Refer to the appropriate line number on your federal tax return.1040- line 55; 1040A- line 35; 1040EZ- line 11

Incorrectly filed income tax status as head of household

Review tax return filing status requirements, submit an amended return if necessary.

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Common Mistakes How To Correct The Information

Listing marital status incorrectly Enter the marital status as of the date you signed the FAFSA

Student not included in number in college

Always count yourself and others (expect parents) attending college at least half-time and in a program leading to a degree/certificate

Have not registered with Selective Service

Males must register with Selective Service

College(s) were not listed Review the schools listed on your summary page and make any appropriate changes

Forgetting to sign and date the FAFSA Be sure to use your PIN to electronically sign the FAFSA or print, sign, & mail a signature page

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FAFSA “Browse Help”: Correcting Your FAFSA

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FAFSA “Browse Help”: Correcting Your FAFSA

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LOGIN first

Correction Help:

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Shows FAFSA “Corrections History” and “Who Submitted Corrections”

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View Correction History:

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Use PIN and create PASSWORD for FAFSA Corrections:

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Correction Entry: Messaging appears at top & throughout.

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Error ICON appears at top identifies errors:

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Information Icon indicates review is needed:

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IRS icon for IRS data retrieval tool eligibility:

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List of Changes or Corrections to FAFSA:

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MAKING A SCHOOL SELECTION CHANGE – INCLUDE A CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

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CONFIRMATION PAGE FROM YOUR FAFSA

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COMPARE SCHOOLS YOU SELECTED: GRAD RATES, NET PRICE, TRANSFER RATES….

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REMEMBER….

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REMEMBER….

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QUESTIONS &

ANSWERS

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Continue Your FAFSA