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$ FOR COLLEGE. FAFSA Overview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-23SMf5DyQ. FAFSA. FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER JANUARY 1 AND BEFORE YOUR COLLEGE PRIORITY DATE (USUALLY MARCH/APRIL) FILL OUT ELECTRONICALLY, AS IT IS MUCH FASTER at WWW.FAFSA.GOV.
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FAFSA Overview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-23SMf5DyQ
FAFSA • FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID • FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER JANUARY 1 AND BEFORE YOUR COLLEGE PRIORITY DATE (USUALLY MARCH/APRIL) • FILL OUT ELECTRONICALLY, AS IT IS MUCH FASTER at WWW.FAFSA.GOV.
Types of Financial Aid • Grants: Money you do not have to pay back. • Scholarships: Money you do not have to pay back. • Student Loans: Federal or private loans that must be paid back, with interest. • Federal Work Study: Jobs offered to students with financial need.
Selective Service • All Male US Citizens who are 18 are required to register with the Selective Service in order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid http://www.sss.gov.
WHAT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA • SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER • DL • 2011 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS • 2011 W-2 INCOME STATEMENTS • 2011 INVESTMENT REPORTS • PARENTS’ BIRTHDATES • PARENTS DATE OF MARRIAGE, ETC.
FREE FAFSA WORKSHOPS • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Eau Claire 2-23-13 at 2pm
UWRF Financial Aid Night February 17, 2014 6:30-8:00pm Riverview Ballroom~ University Center
Scholarship Resources Financial Aid Office of your college On-line data bases Collegeboard.com. fastaid.com, Studentaid.ed.gov, Fastweb.com, Petersons.com BW Counseling Webpage Local Businesses
Books on Scholarships • How to Go to College Almost for Free • Free $ for College for Dummies • Kaplan Scholarships • The Scholarship Book • College Board Scholarship Handbook • Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants & Prizes
Scholarship Scams Protect your personal information! If you feel that you are being scammed, contact the Federal Trade Commission at (877) 382-4357.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highschool/SitePages/Counseling%20Office.aspx
SCHOLARSHIP Applications • Follow directions • Proofread AND type your essay • Ask a parent, teacher or friend to proofread your application • If applying via e-mail, make sure your e-mail is business appropriate • Plan ahead!
WISCONSIN COVENANT SCHOLAR • FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING A WISCONSIN COLLEGE/TECH COLLEGE & WHO SIGNED PLEDGE IN 8TH GRADE • COMPLETE A SENIOR CONFIRMATION FORM AND A RECORD OF SERVICE FORM AND RETURN TO THE HEAB BY APRIL 1 • COMPLETE FAFSA BY APRIL 1
Success/Happiness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMHZ7mchVo
Creating your own happiness • Express gratitude (at least 3) daily • Journal at least 1 positive experience • Exercise daily • Meditate • Commit Random Acts of Kindness