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Navigating Financial Aid for College: Tips, Scholarships, and Awards

Discover how to secure financial aid for college, including FAFSA application tips, scholarship opportunities, and sample award breakdowns. Ensure academic progress and success with key strategies. Access helpful resources for funding education and maximize your financial aid potential.

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Navigating Financial Aid for College: Tips, Scholarships, and Awards

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  1. Financial AID FOR COLLEGE Presented by Kaleo Domingo

  2. Cost of Attendance Varies Tuition + BOOKS $1000 School 1 2 year - Public $3,024 School 2 4 year -Public $10,872 ? School 3 Private $33,441

  3. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FAFSA.GOV FSAID.ED.GOV Application FSA ID Login October 1st Student and Parent

  4. FAFSA Application Tips • File each year as early as OCT 1st • Have FSA ID ready for student and parent • Have copy of federal tax return and W-2s • Income and assets (exclude retirement accounts and home) • List the college(s) of interest • Student housing plans (on-campus, off-campus, parent) • Inform financial aid of special circumstances.

  5. What happens after I file a FAFSA? • Review your FAFSA comments and results. • Information sent to colleges • Check your school email • Complete any additional documentation • Receive financial aid award notification • Check on status if unsure

  6. Scholarship Applications • FAFSA + Scholarship Applications • Maintain/update a personal statement • Have at least two letters of recommendation • Keep record of service activities • Better grades = better scholarship application • School’s website • uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com • HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org • apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/ • www.fastweb.com • www.finaid.org

  7. Sample Financial Aid Awards - FAFSA School 2 4 year - Public School 1 2 year - Public • Pell Grant • SEOG Grant • UH Opportunity Grant • Native Hawaiian Grant • Scholarships • Student Loans • Parent Loan • Work Study $6095 $6095 $2000 $500 $1000 $4000 $500 $2000 $14,095 $8,095 ??? ??? $5,500 - $10,500 COA - EFC - Fin Aid = Max Loan Amount/yr

  8. Satisfactory Academic Progress • Maintain Financial Aid Academic Requirements • Credit Completion Rate of 67% or Higher (Check the schools SAP policy) • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (Most common Standard) • Max Timeframe • Enroll in courses that count towards degree • Meet with your counselor to ensure your on track to graduate

  9. Strategies for Success! • FAFSA OCT 1st • Track financial aid and scholarship deadlines • Follow up on your application - it is your responsibility • Higher education is an investment in your future • Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It’s part of learning • Questions ??? • MAHALO and best wishes!

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