where excellence and opportunity meet.™ financial aid office fall 2011 preview days
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Where excellence and opportunity meet.™
Financial Aid OfficeFall 2011 Preview Days
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Office Hours:Monday – Friday7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Counselor Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid
Dempsey Hall 104800 Algoma Blvd.
(920) 424-3377
Individual appointments also available by request
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID PROCESSGETTING STARTED
The Financial Aid Basics & Applying for Financial Aid!
Types of Financial Aid Programs & Applying for Scholarships!
Financial Aid Office
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?
Federal and state government funds in the form of grants, loans, and work-study to help finance your education.
My family income is too high to
qualify for financial aid!
Financial aid is determined by more than just
income.It is recommended that all students apply for financial aid!
Myth:
Financial Aid Office
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)www.fafsa.
gov
UW Oshkosh Federal School Code: 003920
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WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
2012-2013 FAFSA becomes available January 1st
March 15th priority date (for students with high need)
Request PIN (Personal Identification Number) for student and parent at www.pin.ed.gov
File the FAFSA by March 15th priority date, if possible, to be considered for limited funded financial aid programsCheck email frequently as we may request additional information that
must be completed in a timely manner!
Financial Aid Office
HOW IS FINANCIAL AID AWARDED?
Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
(Determined by UW Oshkosh)
– Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
(Determined by FAFSA)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
= Financial Need
* Total Financial Aid awards cannot exceed COA and need based awards cannot exceed financial need (outside scholarships may be an exception)Not all financial aid programs require Financial Need
Financial Aid Office
REVIEWING COSTS
2011-2012 Estimated Costs for Wisconsin Residents*
Tuition $7,000
Room/Board $7,042
Books $1,000
2011-2012 Estimated Costs for Non-Residents*
Tuition $14,990Room/Board $7,042Books $1,000
A student’s individual budget should also include personal expenses and transportation expenses.
*estimates are based on prior years and subject to change
Financial Aid Office
FUNDING AT A GLANCE
Scholarships & Grants Awarded funds that typically do not require
repayment
Federal Work-Study Awarded funds earned through part-time
employment
Loans Awarded funds that are borrowed and are to be paid
back, sometimes with interest (available to both students and parents)
Financial Aid Office
WHERE CAN I FIND SCHOLARSHIPS?
www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid Types of Aid > Scholarships > Available
Scholarships
In addition, look to community resources: Service clubs, corporations, foundations,
high school counseling office, employers, etc.
Financial Aid Office
SEARCHING FORSCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Office
COLLEGE GOAL WISCONSIN
Free assistance in filing the FAFSA online, question by question!
February 18-19, 2012 at locations across the state Oshkosh: Saturday, Feb. 18th in
Reeve Unionwww.collegegoalwi.org
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Office Hours:Monday – Friday7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Counselor Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid
Dempsey Hall 104800 Algoma Blvd.
(920) 424-3377
Individual appointments also available by request
Where excellence and opportunity meet.™
QUESTIONS?