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TROY UNIVERSITY. System Office of Financial Aid www.troy.edu/financialaid. Financial Aid Made Easy. Apply for PIN Complete FAFSA Complete required institutional information. PIN = P ersonal I dentification N umber www.pin.ed.gov. Parents and students need a PIN .
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TROY UNIVERSITY System Office of Financial Aid www.troy.edu/financialaid
Financial Aid Made Easy • Apply for PIN • Complete FAFSA • Complete required institutional information
PIN =Personal Identification Numberwww.pin.ed.gov • Parents and students need a PIN. • The PIN will be used the entire time student is in school to: • Access your information • Submit your electronic signature • Reapply for federal aid (FAFSA) every year KEEP UP WITH THE PIN
FAFSAwww.fafsa.ed.gov • F=FREEDO NOT PAY TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID • A=Application • F=Federal • S=Student • A=Aid
Troy University Requirements www.troy.edu/financialaid • Troy University Financial Aid Certification Form • Required for all financial aid applicants • Online entrance interview • www.kheaa.com • 1/3 of Federal applicants will be required to provide: • Verification worksheets • Student tax form 1040 • Parent tax form 1040 (for dependent students)
Types ofFinancial Aid • Federal Pell Grants • Federal Perkins Loan • Federal Work Study • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) • Federal Stafford Loan • Federal Parent Plus Loan
Application Dates and Deadlines • FAFSA forms are made available for submission on January 1 • Submit the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Troy University’s Financial Aid preferred deadline is March 1 • FAFSA processed and sent to Troy University and Troy University Certification on file • Preference for Work-study, SEOG, and Federal Perkins loans
Amounts of Possible Aid • Pell Grant • Up to $4050 for the year • Stafford Loan • Freshmen $ 3,500 • Sophomore $ 4,500 • Junior/ Senior $ 5,500 • Graduate up to $ 20,500
Cost of Attendance Elements include: • Tuition and fees**** • Room and Board*********** • Books and Supplies************** • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses***** • Transportation******
Determine Eligibility for Financial Aid by: Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Student’s Financial Need
Thank You!The office of Financial Aid at Troy University thanks you for the opportunity to share this vital information with you regarding your college career preparation. Please contact us with any questions you may have.