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Senior Parent University

Sandra Day O’Connor High School. Senior Parent University. Senior Checklist. Complete college application(s). Allow ample time for letters of recommendation to be completed. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) on or after January 1, 2014. Request transcripts.

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Senior Parent University

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  1. Sandra Day O’Connor High School Senior Parent University

  2. Senior Checklist • Complete college application(s). • Allow ample time for letters of recommendation to be completed. • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student aid (FAFSA) on or after January 1, 2014. • Request transcripts. • Retain all scholarship award letters for Senior Awards Ceremony. • Tap into Arizona Career Information System. Great resource.

  3. Senior Resources • Sign up to receive the Eagle Express via email. • Visit the counseling department website for college and scholarship information. • Contact college or university admissions representatives.

  4. Admissions Representatives • ASU • NAU • UA • GCU • GCC • PVCC • The Princeton Review

  5. Sandra Day O’Connor High School Financial AID 101

  6. What is Financial Aid? • Financial Aid is any source of money that helps a student pay for college expenses and investments. • Types of financial aid include: • Grants • Scholarships • Loans • Work Study

  7. Applying for Aid: FAFSA • Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.gov • To complete the FAFSA, you will need: • Your social security number. • Your alien registration number, if not a US citizen. • You and/or your parent’s most recent federal income tax returns, W-2’s, and other records of money earned. • Records of untaxed income (if applicable) • A Federal Student Aid PIN to sign electronically.

  8. Federal Grants • Federal Pell Grant • Determined by estimated family contribution (EFC) • Limited to 6 full-time years of education for a lifetime. • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant • Eligible students show the greatest “need” • Awarded on a “first come first serve basis”

  9. Scholarships • Private • www.fastweb.com • www.scholarships.com • Institutional • Financial Aid Office • Admissions Representative

  10. Loans • Subsidized • Doesn’t accrue interest while student is enrolled at least half time. • Unsubsidized • Accrues interest immediately

  11. Work Study • Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for college. • Student must be financial aid eligible as determined by the FAFSA. • Flexible work schedule. • On campus. • Doesn’t count as taxable income.

  12. Financial Need Formula

  13. Financial Aid Pointers • Complete the FAFSA as soon as tax information for the previous year is available. • The earlier a student completes their FAFSA the more likely they will qualify for additional grants and scholarships. • Getting a head start on financial aid encourages a smooth transition to college.

  14. The Princeton Review

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