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How Can a College Education be Made
Affordable?
Jessica A. Sadler, MSSchool Counselor
Havelock High School
Types of Student Aid Federal Financial Aid Programs (largest source of financial aid)
North Carolina State Grants
Scholarships
Over $150 Billion in grants, loans and work study available.
Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grants-up to $5,730 (EFC less than or equal to $5,157)
Federal Work Study Programs
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants-up to $4,000
(granted to students with lowest Expected Family Contribution)
Am I Eligible for Federal Student Aid?
Most students are eligible; all should apply
Must qualify to obtain a college education
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program
Be registered with Selective Service
Am I Eligible for Federal Student Aid? Cont.
Have a valid Social Security number (be a U.S citizen or eligible noncitizen)
Show financial need
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How do I Apply for Federal Student Aid?
Collect parent/student federal income tax return, W-2, or other income documents to submit
Visit www.fafsa.gov to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically as soon after January 1 for the following academic year
Apply for a FAFSA PIN number
How Do I Apply for Financial Aid? Cont.
Review and submit Student Aid Report to institution’s student services office
Verification and review of the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR)
A financial aid “package” will be presented, award amount will be shared and
check mailed directly to student
Dependent/Independent Student
24 or older Married Graduate or Professional Student Active duty military Veteran Student has child and provides more than
50% support Emancipation, legal guardianship, foster
care
Additional Federal Aid Programs
Corporation for National and Community Service (www.americorps.gov)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.gibill.va.gov)
Reserve Officers Training Corps (www.todaysmilitary.com)
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (http:bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa)
Four Steps to Federal Student Aid:
Apply Review and Accept Receive Maintain
Apply early and complete FAFSA annually to be considered for grants, scholarships, and student loans for college at FAFSA DAY, Saturday February 28, 2015.
North Carolina State Grants
Grants are a form of financial aid that generally do not have to be repaid as long as the student remains enrolled each semester.
North Carolina Community College Grant
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship
TEACH Grant
Scholarships Must complete the FAFSA before you can apply
for scholarships
Golden LEAF Scholars Program (for rising freshman and transfer students)
To view and apply for number of local, state and national scholarships, please visit CFNC.org
Other Aid Options Workforce Investment Act Program
Child Care Assistance Grant
Displaced Homemaker/Single Parent
NC Reach (foster care)
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA Information studentaid.gov/resources
FAFSA Day CFNC.org/FAFSAday
Spanish Services CFNC.org/espanol
Golden LEAF Scholarships CFNC.org/goldenleaf
Apply for Pin Number pid.ed.gov
FAFSA4caster www.fafsa.gov
Havelock High School Financial Aid Program
Services Provide individualized counseling related to financial
aid
Work to guarantee effective, collaborative service to students
Ensure program integrity
Maintain a culture of support and success
Provide direct service to students in order to meet post-secondary planning needs
Visual AidsFAFSA
Planning &Document Collection
Student Aid Report
Central Processor(CPS)
ISIR
Paper FAFSAFAFSA on the
Web
FAFSA Processor
Data Matching & Verification
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