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Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
• Grants (federal, state, and institutional)
• Scholarships (need & non-need based)
• Loans (federal Direct Loans & alternative)
• Work-Study (federal & state)
How to Apply
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Identify institutional specific application requirements
Easier Than Ever!
Common Documents Needed
• Federal School Code
• Personal Identification Information
• Most recent tax return and W2(s)
• Miscellaneous income documents
• Current bank statements, investment records, and asset information
How is FAFSA Information Used?
• Calculates EFC
• Establishing cost of attendance
• Determination of financial need
• Identification of aid program eligibility
Important: Verify SAR information is accurate and correct any errors
promptly!
Considerations
• Application for aid does not guarantee awards
• Applicable deadlines
• First come, first served
Resources
TAMUCT Office of Student Financial Assistancewww.ct.tamus.edu/departments/financialaid
Federal Student Aid – U.S. Department of Educationwww.studentaid.gov
College For All Texans – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
www.collegefortexans.com
Contact Information
Student Financial Assistance1001 Leadership Place
Killeen, TX 76549Phone: 254.501.5854
Fax: 254.519.5733Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.