michael williams manager of financial aid macomb community college
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Michael WilliamsMichael Williams
Manager of Financial AidManager of Financial Aid
Macomb Community CollegeMacomb Community College
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Before we begin….
Thank you for turning off your phone
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Determine college costs Investigate all possible resources
Parent(s)Savings/summer earningsFinancial aidEmployer Assistance
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Grants/Scholarships Loans Work-Study
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Federal State Institutional Private
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Parents and students have primary responsibility to contribute to educational costs
Family accepted in present financial condition
All families evaluated equitably and consistently
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Cannot submit earlier than January 1, 2012
Free form to apply for most types of aid
Used to calculate the expected family contribution
Allows release to designated schools
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Online
www.fafsa.gov
Over the phone
(1-800-4-FED-AID)
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Less than 5% of filers request this form
Completed and mailed to the federal processor
Not the preferred way to file
Takes 2-3 weeks processing time
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FAFSA More than 95% of
filers use this option
Most accurate way to file
Complete worksheet prior to using Web application
On-line only, not by mail
3-5 day turnaround
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FAFSA on the web worksheet (FOTW)
4-page booklet containing Instructions 24 questions in 4 sections www.fafsa.gov
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General Student Information Social security number Citizenship status Drug convictions Selective Service registration
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Student’s dependency status: If all “No” responses, student is dependent If “Yes” to any question, student is independent
School may require documentation of independent status
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Information about the parents of dependent students: Tax, income and other financial information Assets Dislocated worker status
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Information about the student (and spouse): Tax, income and other financial information Assets Dislocated worker status
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2011 taxable income 2011 untaxed income Value of family's assets Family size Number in college
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Federal Student Aid (FSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have developed a collaborative solution to simplify FAFSA completion.
While completing FAFSA, applicant may submit real-time request to IRS for tax data
IRS will authenticate taxpayer’s identity IRS data can be automatically transferred to FAFSA
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If estimated 2011 income figures, you must Update FAFSA with final tax figures when
Federal return completed Updates can be completed on Corrections on
the Web (www.fafsa.gov)
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Built-in edits to prevent costly errors Skip-logic allows student and/or parent to skip
unnecessary questions; simplified entry More timely submission of original application
and corrections More detailed instructions and “help” for
common questions Ability to check application status on-line
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Sign FAFSA electronically Can request PIN before
January 1, 2012 Name, SSN, DOB match with
Social Security Administration Real time PIN to be issued
and confirmed after use May be used by students and
parents throughout aid process, including subsequent school years
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Required Student One parent (dependent students)
Format Electronic using PIN Signature page
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Central Processing System notifies student of processing results by: E-mail notification containing a direct link to student’s
online Student Aid Report (SAR) if student’s e-mail was provided on paper or electronic FAFSA
Student with PIN may view application online at www.fafsa.gov
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Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) sent to colleges listed on FAFSA approximately 5-7 days after FAFSA submitted
College reviews ISIR May request additional documentation, such
as copies of federal tax transcripts from the IRS
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In a statutory formula called the Federal Methodology
Looks at income, assets and size of family to determine family’s ability to contribute to the student’s educational expenses
Result is called the Expected Family Contribution
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Cash, savings and checking accounts Investments (stocks, bonds, property, real
estate) Money markets/certificates of deposit Trust funds and Uniform Gifts to Minors Act
(UGMA) accounts 529 prepaid tuition and savings plans (total
refund value) Business/farm assets (unless family owned and
less than 100 employees)
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Home Vehicles Life insurance policies Accumulated retirement plans (pension
funds, annuities, IRA’s, Keogh plans, etc.)
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If parents are both living and married to each other, answer the questions about both of them.
If the parent is widowed or single, answer the questions about that parent only. If the widowed parent has remarried as of today, answer the questions about that parent and the person to whom the parent is currently married.
If the parents have divorced or separated, answer the questions about the parent the student lived with most in the last 12 months. If the student did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided the most financial support during the last 12 months or during the most recent year the student was supported by the parent. If this parent has remarried as of today, answer the questions about both that parent and the person to whom the parent is currently married.
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Change in employment status after filing FAFSA
Medical expenses not covered by insurance Change in parent’s marital status after filing
FAFSA Unusual dependent care expenses
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Cannot report on FAFSA Send explanation to financial aid office at
each college College will review special circumstances College may request additional
documentation
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Cost of attendance
– Expected Family Contribution
= Financial need
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Tuition and fees Room and board Books and supplies Transportation Miscellaneous
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College ACost $40,000
Contribution – $6,000
Need $34,000
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College BCost $18,000Contribution - $ 6,000Need $12,000
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A combination of all types of aid Varies from school to school Depends on money available Response deadline
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Determines eligibility for financial aid Packages (awards) aid Sends notification to eligible students
How and when aid will be disbursed Terms and conditions of student’s award Programs and amounts for which student is eligible
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State of Michigan March 1, 2012March 1, 2012 Scholarship deadlines Scholarship deadlines Set by donorSet by donor
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Provides major assistance to students Cosigner and good credit not required All loans through Federal Direct Loan Program
Government is the lender Banks and credit unions no longer make
Federal loans effective 7/1/10
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Fixed interest rate Government is lender Subsidized and Unsubsidized
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Based on financial need Fixed interest rate 3.4% for 2011-12 Principal & interest deferred 6 month grace period Repayment period:10 years Minimum repayment $50/month
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Not based on financial need Fixed interest rate 6.8% Principal deferred Interest payable while student in college 6 month grace period Repayment period:10 years Minimum repayment $50/month
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Federal StaffordFederal StaffordAnnual Loan LimitsAnnual Loan Limits $5,500 for first year students $5,500 for first year students
(includes $2,000 unsubsidized)(includes $2,000 unsubsidized) $6,500 for second year students $6,500 for second year students
(includes $2,000 unsubsidized)(includes $2,000 unsubsidized) $7,500 beyond second year $7,500 beyond second year
(includes $2,000 unsubsidized)(includes $2,000 unsubsidized) $20,500 graduate students$20,500 graduate students
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Aggregate Loan LimitsAggregate Loan Limits Undergraduate Undergraduate
dependent students:dependent students:$31,000$31,000
Undergraduate Undergraduate independent independent students:students:
$57,500$57,500
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Parent borrows money on behalf of undergraduate dependent student
Annual loan limit is cost of attendance minus other aid
Parent must have acceptable credit history, as determined by lender
Fixed interest rate of 7.9% Repayment 60 days after fully disbursed or
6 months after student ceases half-time enrollment
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College aid offers are everywhere InternetMailNewspapersMagazinesTelephone
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High application fees Guaranteed winnings Everybody is eligible Masquerading as federal agency Claims of government approval Time pressure Unusual requests for personal
information
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Financial Aid ResourcesFinancial Aid Resources
Smart Guide to Financial Aid: Smart Guide to Financial Aid: www.finaid.orgwww.finaid.org
Scholarship matching service: Scholarship matching service: www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com
College resource information: College resource information: www.going2college.comwww.going2college.com
Student Aid on the Web: Student Aid on the Web: www.studentaid.ed.govwww.studentaid.ed.gov
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Show initiative and be assertive Talk to financial aid staff and counselors Select a college that meets your academic
needs Follow up with colleges to which you have
applied Don’t be afraid to ask questions