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FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL AID. What you s hould know!. FREE Application For Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ). Are you Dependent or Independent?. Dependency Questions. Dependency Questions Cont. If you answered NO to all of these questions, you are likely a dependent student.

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FINANCIAL AID

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  1. FINANCIAL AID What you should know!

  2. FREE Application For Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)

  3. Are you Dependent or Independent?

  4. Dependency Questions

  5. Dependency Questions Cont.

  6. If you answered NO to all of these questions, you are likely a dependent student.

  7. To complete the FAFSA, a dependent student must provide their parent’s information.

  8. There are special circumstances. If you believe you have a special circumstance that would make you an independent student, please speak with your financial aid office.

  9. Apply for Federal Pin

  10. If you are a dependent student, your parent will also have to apply for a federal pin.

  11. Complete the FAFSA

  12. Though there are other websites that aid students in completing the FAFSA, it is usually best to use the free application site provided by the federal government. Ask your Financial Aid Office for help, if you need assistance.

  13. Wait about 3-5 business days, then check with your Financial Aid Office.

  14. After waiting the process time, check with the Financial Aid Office. There might be additional steps you must complete.

  15. Check with your donor to find out how your scholarship will be given to the school of your choice.Talk to your Financial Aid Office to find out about scholarship opportunities. Scholarships!

  16. Grants Federal & State

  17. Federal Pell Grant

  18. Please check with your financial aid department concerning state funding that might be available.

  19. Texas Application for State Financial Aid(TASFA) • If a student finds that he/she does not meet the citizenship requirements for the FAFSA, there might be state financial aid available. • Texas offers the TASFA. • Each institution requirements for processing the TASFA application is different. Please check with your financial aid department.

  20. Student Loans Federal & Private

  21. Work Study Usually a student works 19.5 hours a week.

  22. Lone Star College Example:

  23. Lone Star College Example: What about books?

  24. Lone Star College Example:

  25. Stop before you withdraw from that class!!!!

  26. Lone Star College Example: Standards of Academic Progress Current processes are being revised.

  27. Talk with your financial aid office to find out their policies.

  28. Start the financial aid process a soon as possible.

  29. “The early bird catches the worm!”

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