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Presented by: Jeff Gregory University of Colorado at Boulder Peg Mason Colorado School of Mines

Applying for Federal Financial Aid 2010-2011 And other Financial Aid Fun Facts. Presented by: Jeff Gregory University of Colorado at Boulder Peg Mason Colorado School of Mines. What’s new in 2010-2011 ?. IRS Database Match

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Presented by: Jeff Gregory University of Colorado at Boulder Peg Mason Colorado School of Mines

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  1. Applying for Federal Financial Aid 2010-2011 And other Financial Aid Fun Facts Presented by: Jeff Gregory University of Colorado at Boulder Peg Mason Colorado School of Mines

  2. What’s new in 2010-2011? IRS Database Match • Currently available for FOTW filers for 2009-2010 financial aid year • Will be available mid-summer for 2010-11

  3. What’s new in 2010-11? Paper FAFSA Overall design and layout unchanged for 2010-2011 Revised Student’s Marital Status Responses Removed Veteran Questions “Will you receive Benefits”, “Types of Benefits” 3

  4. What’s new in 2010-11? Paper FAFSA (cont.) • Added New Income Exclusions for Cooperative Education Program Benefits • Added Guidance Regarding Military Housing Allowance

  5. What’s new in 2010-11? FAFSA on the Web • Continue to offer three paths to apply without parental data • Added additional Special Circumstances Flag values to Student Aid Report (school use)

  6. What’s new in 2010-11? FAFSA on the Web (cont.) • Automated match process for DOD match for parent or guardian killed in Iraq or Afghanistan after Sept. 11, 2001 • Enhanced Two Pell Grant report (school use)

  7. What’s new in 2010-11? FAFSA on the Web Item Changes and Comparisons Presentation 7

  8. Cash, savings, checking accounts (do NOT include financial aid) Investments including real estate (do NOT include primary residence) Business or investment farms (do NOT include family farm or business with 100 or fewer employees) Assets – What are they? 8

  9. Do NOT include value of life insurance Do NOT include the value of retirement plans (401k, 403b, pension funds, annuities, non-education IRAs, Keogh plans, etc.) Do NOT include cash, savings and checking accounts already reported Assets – What are they not? 9

  10. Independent student – report value of student and spouse 529s as student asset Dependent student – report value of 529s in name of parent and student as parent asset Assets – What about 529s? 10

  11. Two basic models Dependent Independent With dependents Without dependents Basics Unchanged 11

  12. Case by case basis Handled institutionally Contact college or university directly Special Circumstances 12

  13. May include: Parental loss of income Significant medical expenses Unusual employment expenses Other factors impacting family ability to pay Special Circumstances (cont.) 13

  14. FAFSA questions 56,57,58 Unaccompanied homeless youth Determined by school homeless liaison, emergency shelter director, director of homeless youth basic center or transitional living program Homeless Youth 14

  15. Undocumented Individuals • Only U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens are eligible to receive federal student aid • Undocumented individuals may: • Have entered U.S. Illegally • Have entered U.S. legally on temporary basis and stayed after documents expired • Have been brought into the U.S. by someone else

  16. U.S. permanent residents Citizens of the Freely Associated States: Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands Other eligible non-citizens: Refugees Victims of human trafficking Persons granted asylum Eligible Non-citizens 16

  17. Other eligible non-citizens: Conditional entrants Persons paroled into the U.S. for at least one year Cuban-Haitian entrants Eligible Non-citizens (cont.) 17

  18. State of Colorado Aid • Colorado institutions use the data provided on the (FAFSA) to award state aid • Other states may require submission of supplemental forms. If applying to an out of state institution, determine if aid is available to non-residents. • While not financial aid, Colorado residents planning on attending a Colorado public college or university, Regis University, Colorado Christian University, or the University of Denver, should apply for the College Opportunity Fund (https://cof.college-assist.org)

  19. Pell Grant Changes Maximum Pell Grant Award for 2010-11 - $5,550 Two Pell Grants in one year – student qualifies for a second scheduled award upon successful completion of one academic year as defined by credit hours completed 19

  20. Other Federal Aid Programs Federal ACG Federal SMART Grants Federal TEACH Grants Federal SEOG Federal Workstudy 20

  21. Cost of Attendance(Budget) Sample Resident Undergraduate (9 month) On-campus Off-campus Tuition and fees $7,278 $7,278 Books and supplies 1,749 1,749 Room and board 9,860 8,478 Personal 1,233 1,233 Transportation 1,296 1,296 Medical expenses 1,845 1,845 Total $ 23,261 $21,879

  22. Financial Literacy Making Wise Decisions Regarding the Use of Your Financial Aid Funds

  23. How can I reduce my costs 1/3? Do the math! Completing a 120 credit bachelor’s degree in four years requires completing 30 credits each year or 15 credits per semester. Completing your degree in the least amount of time possible reduces cost and increases future income! If available, utilize the tuition window at your school. It’s like getting free tuition. In many cases, there is no or little cost difference between taking 15 credits and 12 credits per semester. If you are allowed to waive school health insurance because of parental coverage, do it by the deadline! Used books read just as well as new books and usually cost less. 23

  24. How can I reduce my costs 2/3? • Avoid the avoidable! When parking on campus, do not park in no-parking zones. If possible, consider leaving your car at home. • Return library books and materials by the due date. Fines and late fees add up quickly and will be added to your bill. • When renting a dorm room or apartment, resist the temptation to perform major renovations. They rarely increase the value and normally reduce the amount of your damage deposit. • School supplies are usually less expensive when purchased off-campus.

  25. How can I reduce my costs 3/3? • Practice effective money management. You will likely receive one refund of excess financial aid each semester. You will need to budget these funds to last for several months. • If living on-campus, purchase a meal plan that is consistent with your eating habits and tastes. If living off-campus, be a smart consumer when grocery shopping. • Maintain your eligibility for financial aid. Too many dropped classes or poor performance in the classroom can cost you your financial aid eligibility. • Remember, college is a means to an end! For most students, it is the best investment of time and money you will ever make.

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