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HAHS Guidance

Important Things HAZLETON AREA High School COLLEGE PREPARATORY Seniors Need to Know about Financial Aid. HAHS Guidance . GET YOUR PARENTS IN THE LOOP.

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HAHS Guidance

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  1. Important Things HAZLETON AREA High School COLLEGE PREPARATORY Seniors Need to Know about Financial Aid HAHS Guidance

  2. GET YOUR PARENTS IN THE LOOP. • It is important to discuss your college goals and costs with your folks. They play an integral role in determining whether or not you have enough money to cover your educational costs. • Share your plans, THE PHEAA GUIDE, scholarships, and other important information.

  3. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID • Scholarships (merit-based money) and Grants (gift money) • Come from a variety of sources, including federal and state governments, colleges, organizations, foundations, etc. • This money does not have paid back. • Loans • Need to be repaid, some after college graduation

  4. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID • Work Study • Federal and state program money can be used for a variety of college expenses • School-sponsored job program; work on- or off-campus • Apply for via the FAFSA • Summer jobs • Savings

  5. COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON THE WEB. • F Free • A Application (for) • F Federal • S Student • A Aid

  6. FAFSA DETAILS • Complete this application online at • www.fafsa.gov • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.studentaid.ed.gov • DO NOT GO TO www.fafsa.com !!! • www.fafsa.com is a fee-based site, and the FAFSA is FREE!

  7. FAFSA DETAILS • The application is completed with income from 2013 tax information • It checks for eligibility for federal and Pennsylvania State Aid. • List most expensive Pennsylvania school FIRST. • You will receive notices from the government and financial aid packages from the schools you listed on the FAFSA. Follow instructions. • IRS Data Retrieval Tool*

  8. BE MINDFUL OF DEADLINES! • The deadline for submitting the FAFSA on the WEB for Pennsylvania residents is May 1, 2014. Some program deadlines are August 1, 2014. • The school you plan to attend might have an earlier deadline. • PSU Priority Deadline is March 1, 2014 • Bloomsburg, etc. Deadline is March 15, 2014 • LCCC’s Scholarship Deadline is April 15, 2014

  9. A TALE OF TWO APPLICATIONS… • In addition to completing the FAFSA, Pennsylvania residents must also complete the requirements for the Pennsylvania State Grant. • Either • Watch for the LINK at the end of the FAFSA application process -- or – • Go to www.pheaa.org to complete the application. • Remember to mail the signature page to the PHEAA Office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

  10. OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS • Some schools require other financial aid applications. • They might have their own forms, etc. • Some schools require the CSS Profile, available from the College Board website.

  11. FAFSA4CASTER DETAILS • Another useful website to predict your family contribution • www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

  12. SPECIAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS • Be aware of special federal and Pennsylvania financial aid programs. • Loan forgiveness for particular majors (certain education majors, nursing, armed forces, etc.) • Awards for certain science and technology majors • Grants for foster children, 9/11 children, etc. • Read the PHEAA GUIDE and share it with your parents!

  13. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT AT HAHS • Date: January 28, 2014 Time: 6:30 P.M. • Location: HAHS Library • Bring your FAFSA PIN with you! • Get your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. The date for 2015 will be determined soon. Listen to announcements for further information.

  14. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT • A local university financial aid officer will present “How to apply for financial aid with the FAFSA.” • It’s free • In-depth review of financial aid types and sources • Includes FAFSA tutorial

  15. FAFSA COMPLETION HELP • Although the annual “FINANCIAL AID NIGHT” has passed, there are several options available to help you complete the FAFSA. • College Financial Aid Office • PHEAA Regional Representative • Local FAFSA Completion Sessions • SPARC Representative • Your tax preparer or accountant • Your high school guidance counselor

  16. SCHOLARSHIPS • Visit the STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER in the guidance office. • Available LOCAL scholarship details and application materials are updated WEEKLY. • LOCAL versus NATIONAL

  17. SCHOLARSHIPS • This is money that can be used for educational purposes • Tuition • Room and Board • Transportation • Books • Entertainment • Etc.

  18. OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES • There are several NATIONAL websites available where you can apply for additional scholarship money. • www.questbridge.org • www.fastweb.com • www.meritaid.com • www.gocollege.com • www.scholarships.com

  19. KEEP YOUR PARENTS PROUD! • College acceptances are published in the Standard-Speaker weekly column each Tuesday. • To get your name on the list, see your counselor.

  20. SENIOR CLASS SURVEY • In the latter part of May 2014 counselors will meet with seniors to finalize their post-high school plans. • The “SENIOR CLASS SURVEY” accomplishes several things – • Informs the guidance staff where to send final transcripts • Reports demographic information to the state • Assists the school in compiling the most recent profile data • Tallies the total scholarship money awarded to the Class of 2014

  21. GOOD LUCK! • We wish you the best of luck with finalizing your college plans! • We will always do our best to fulfill your requests and answer your questions. • Keep in touch with us!

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