Senior Midyear Information Class of 2012 Spring Meeting

‘Back to School Reminders’ January 10th & 11th- Midyear meetings in auditorium during English classes January 10th at 6:30- Parent Information Session in auditorium January TBA- AP Registration opens on the MHS website. Scholarships- Continue to check the MHS website and fastweb.com Financial Aid- FAFSA Grades are still important! Colleges will see your final transcript.

Midyear Notes Postage is Increasing to $0.45 on January 22nd! Financial Aid Info Sessions Scholarships Selective Service HCC Transcripts AP Exams THEA Graduation Credits

Midyear Reports What is a Midyear Report? Do State Universities Require Midyear Reports? How do I Send Midyear Reports? How do I Send Midyear Transcripts? Should I Send Midyear Grades if They Are Not Required? Order Transcripts from HCC

Beware of Scholarship Scams!

FAFSA Terms After you submit your FAFSA (which will ask about dependency status), you’ll receive back your SAR. Using information from your SAR, your college will send an award letter breaking down your financial aid package. Your financial need is equal to your COA less EFC.

Do You Need Money For College? What is Federal Student Aid? Who Gets Federal Student Aid? How Do You Apply for Federal Student Aid?

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FAFSA Checklist Your Social Security Number Parents’ Social Security Numbers Your Driver’s License Number Your Alien Registration Number (Non U.S. Citizens) Federal Tax Information Records of Untaxed Income Information on Cash, Bank Accounts etc…

Loan Programs What is a Federal Student Loan? Federal Perkins Loan Direct Subsidized Loan Direct Unsubsidized Loan Direct PLUS Loans for Parents What is a Private Student Loan? Why are Federal Student Loans a Better Option?

Financial Aid Award Letter (COA) - (EFC) - (Aid) = Unmet Need You can choose to accept or decline any part of your financial aid package. Compare award letters from different schools. Look beyond “sticker price”. Don’t accept an offer just because it has the lowest “unmet need”.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) The Texas Success Initiative is a state-legislated program that requires students to be assessed in reading, writing, and math skills prior to enrolling in a Texas public institution and to be advised based on that assessment. You cannot register for any college-level class until you take the test. If you do not pass the test you must enroll in appropriate developmental classes. You may be exempt from the TSI. Check the minimum passing standards on the THEA and the other alternative tests.