WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY’S FIRST COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY! You can afford college!

BUT HOW? Financial aid is available for almost every student…

WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? Grants or Scholarships for… –Academic achievement –Family’s income –Talent (athletic, artistic, etc) –New Jersey students –Other skills

OTHER FINANCIAL AID Student Loans – An Investment in Your Own Education Work-Study – Earn as You Work Internships, Co-op Programs – Not Financial Aid, but Another Source of Money and Valuable Experience

WHICH STUDENTS GET AID? The ones who apply…learn more today at College Goal Sunday about how to apply for Financial Aid

WHAT’S A PIN? Personal Identification Number Student and parent need PIN’s Electronic signature for filing your FAFSA on the Web Receive PIN by in 3 days Keep PIN for future use

THEN WHAT HAPPENS? Output documents – Student Aid Report (SAR) and Student Eligibility Notice (SEN) Financial Aid Award Letter from college Student Loan applications Verification Remember – read everything, save a copy, sign and return what’s required

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY? Soon! Find out the application deadlines for the schools you’re interested in attending – many schools recommend that you file early Don’t wait to be admitted – file your FAFSA first Don’t miss out because you filed late

Good Luck!