TYPES of FINANCIAL AID:
Spend time understanding how financial aid for college works so that you can make an informed decision about which college you can afford. There are different types of financial aid.
For more information check out https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types
Spend time understanding how financial aid for college works so that you can make an informed decision about which college you can afford. There are different types of financial aid.
For more information check out https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types
- Scholarships & Grants : financial aid that is awarded based on merit or financial need that does not have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school).
- Work-Study: a work program for students to earn money to help pay for school.
- Loans: borrowed money for college or career school that must be paid back with interest.
Financial Aid / Scholarship Mini- Workshops
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your 2019 Federal Income Tax Returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments. At least know your account balances and the worth of your investments.
- Records or knowledge of the amount of any untaxed income you receive (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically. Go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid (
- Get your FSA ID ahead of time because it takes 1-3 days for the Social Security Administration to verify your information. If you do not get your FSA ID ahead of time you can still come to the workshop and complete all parts of the application except the final submission page that you can complete once you get your FSA ID.)
What is the FSA ID?
Students, parents, and borrowers are required to create a FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to apply to the FAFSA. The FSA ID is used to confirm your identity and electronically sign your FAFSA. It takes 1-3 days for the Social Security Administration to verify your information) so get your FSA ID ASAP
Students, parents, and borrowers are required to create a FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to apply to the FAFSA. The FSA ID is used to confirm your identity and electronically sign your FAFSA. It takes 1-3 days for the Social Security Administration to verify your information) so get your FSA ID ASAP
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Helpful Information
The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, must be completed by students in order for them to be considered for Federal and College Grants, Work-Study, and Loans.
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