TASFA Methods University of Texas at Austin

In the Beginning  Types of Applications  TASFA  Paper FAFSA  Electronic FAFSA  Accepting Applications  Fax  Mail  In person  Reviewing Applications  Signed  Attached Documents  Reported Income

Processing  Who Handles?  Counselors  Work Study Student  Data Entry  Student contribution  Dependency  Parent contribution  Housing Choice

Verification  Comparing Information  Last Year TASFA  US DH&HS Poverty Guidelines  Verification Forms  Household Size  Income Affidavit  Requesting Documents  Tax Forms  W2s  Selective Service Registration

Calculating EFC with Federal Methodology

Communication  Check Aid Status Here  What do I need to complete?  Financial Aid Notification  Bars   Missing Documents  Verification

Review and Award  Needs Analysis  Need Level  Eligibility  Awarding  Scholarships  State Funds  Institutional Funds  Loans

Awarding  Award by Priority Date Order  Applications filed by completed date  Account for Verification Status  Two Day Lead Time  Manual Awarding  Award before federal students

Campus Collaborations  Residency  Residency Affidavit  Special Residency Assignment  International Office  Student Insurance  Scholarship Processing  Admissions  ApplyTexas Application

Professional Judgment  Dependency Override  Special Circumstance Appeal  Witness statements  Special Over Award  Exceptional need  Dependent on remaining funds  Murray Case Sells Loan  Student must meet eligibility criteria  Funding up to $5000 per semester

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