regional finaid aid nights, hs tour 2011
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP
NIGHT
A UHEAA Presentation
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Senior Year Timeline Grants Scholarships Student Loans Savings FAFSA Questions
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Alex is a senior.
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Chris wants to go to college.
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AUGUST
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AUGUST - DECEMBER
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JANUARY
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JANUARY - MARCH
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SPRING
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Spring College Nights Weber State University: March 13, 2012 Salt Lake Community College: March 14, 2012 Utah Valley University: March 20, 2012 USU Eastern: March 21, 2012 Dixie State College: March 22, 2012
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MAY - JUNE
Can you see me?
I’m the one in the
black cap.
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SUMMER
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Financial Aid
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Available Grants
Pell
FSEOG
HESSP
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Scholarships
Institutional Merit Leadership Diversity
Academic Department Private
Community Service Heritage Interest/hobby basedEmployer
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Preparing for Scholarships
Deadline
Application
Essay
Letters of recommendation
Save outstanding writing assignments!
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Scholarship Essays
Follow the directions Tailor your essay to the scholarship Be yourself, and be memorable Write about something you care about Give examples Be honest Spelling & grammar check (have two
readers)
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Eight Tips from the Experts ACT efforts Get to know your recruiter Get involved Search beyond institutions Deadlines! Convince the committee that
you’re the perfect fit Show your plan for success Demonstrate your financial
backup plan
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Other Scholarship Resources
UtahFutures.org Institutional Ambassador Programs Resident Advisor Programs AmeriCorps Fastweb.com College.ed.gov Zinch.com
Most scholarships come from the institution you attend!
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USHE Scholarships
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Work-Study
Work on or off of campus
Flexible work schedule What you earn won’t
count against you for next year’s financial aid
Have to apply Competitive
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Student Loans Federal Loan Programs
Stafford Loan PLUS Loan Perkins
Private/Alternative Loans
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Savings Summer jobs Bank savings accounts
CD accounts 529 Savings Plans
www.uesp.org
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FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid
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How much aid do you need?
School—Cost of Attendance (COA) Tuition and Fees Room and Board Transportation Books and Supplies Miscellaneous Living Expenses
FAFSA—Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
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Financial Need
COA – EFC = Financial Need
Financial need is used to determine what types of aid you qualify for
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FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Required for all Federal Financial Aid
GrantsWork-studyFederal Loan Programs
Available January 1 at www.fafsa.gov E-sign using a PIN!
Get yours at www.pin.ed.gov Available in English and Spanish
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Ready, Set, FAFSA!
Collect your financial informationTax documentsBank account informationInvestment informationSocial Security Number or Alien Registration NumberIncome information
Fill out your federal income tax return Verification documentation
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Help with the FAFSA
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After the FAFSA Complete financial aid application Award letters
Often online Explain what types of aid are available
Choose what aid you accept and let your school know
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What if your situation has changed from last year? If you have
experienced…Parent lost a jobMedical expenses that
weren’t covered by insurance
Parents divorcedYou cannot get your
parents’ infoAny other unusual
changes
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Contact the school’s financial aid office!
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DEADLINE
S!
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Find more information at
www.HigherEdUtah.orgwww.facebook.com/uheaawww.youtube.com/uheaawww.twitter.com/uheaa
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP
NIGHT
A UHEAA Presentation