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Financial Aid Office Fall 2012 Preview Days

Financial Aid Office Fall 2012 Preview Days. Financial aid process Getting Started. The Financial Aid Basics & Applying for Financial Aid! Types of Financial Aid Programs & Applying for Scholarships!. What is Financial Aid?. Myth:.

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Financial Aid Office Fall 2012 Preview Days

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  1. Financial Aid Office Fall 2012 Preview Days

  2. Financial aid processGetting Started • The Financial Aid Basics & Applying for Financial Aid! • Types of Financial Aid Programs & Applying for Scholarships!

  3. What is Financial Aid? Myth: • Federal and state government funds in the form of grants, loans, and work-study to help finance your education. My family income is too high to qualify for financial aid! Financial aid is determined by more than just income. It is recommended that allstudents apply for financial aid!

  4. Free Application for federal student aid (fafsA) www.fafsa.gov UW Oshkosh Federal School Code: 003920

  5. When should I apply? • 2013-2014 FAFSA becomes available January 1st • March 15th priority date (for students with high need) • Request PIN (Personal Identification Number) for student and parent at www.pin.ed.gov • File the FAFSA by March 15th priority date, if possible, to be considered for limited funded financial aid programs Check email frequently as we may request additional information that must be completed in a timely manner!

  6. How is financial aid awarded? Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) (Determined by UW Oshkosh) – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) (Determined by FAFSA) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ = Financial Need * Total Financial Aid awards cannot exceed COA and need based awards cannot exceed financial need (outside scholarships may be an exception) Not all financial aid programs require Financial Need

  7. Reviewing Costs A student’s individual budget should also include personal expenses and transportation expenses. *based on prior years and subject to change

  8. Funding at a Glance • Scholarships & Grants • Awarded funds that typically do not require repayment • Federal Work-Study • Awarded funds earned through part-time employment • Loans • Awarded funds that are borrowed and are to be paid back, sometimes with interest (available to both students and parents)

  9. Where can I find scholarships? • www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid • Types of Aid > Scholarships > Available Scholarships • In addition, look to community resources: • Service clubs, corporations, foundations, high school counseling office, employers, etc.

  10. Searching forScholarships

  11. College Goal Wisconsin • Free assistance in filing the FAFSA online, question by question! • February 23 & 24, 2013 at locations across the state • Oshkosh: Saturday, Feb. 23rd in Reeve Union www.collegegoalwi.org

  12. www.cashcourse.org/uwosh

  13. Financial aid office Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Counselor Walk-In Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid Dempsey Hall 104 800 Algoma Blvd. (920) 424-3377 fao@uwosh.edu Individual appointments also available by request

  14. QUESTIONS?

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