Financial Aid: Getting Started Cambridge High School November 29, 2012
What is Financial Aid? Scholarships Grants Work Study Loans
Sources of financial aid: Federal Department of Education Colleges and universities State governments Private foundations and organizations
What is Required? FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid Recent Tax Returns CollegeBoard CSS Profile Noncustodial Parent Profile Institutional Application
FAFSA
FAFSA PIN
Tax Returns Previous year…for academic year, 2012 tax return needed. For academic year, 2013 tax return needed All pages including W-2’s and other statements If no taxes filed, W-2’s or other benefit statements
CollegeBoard
CollegeBoard Big Future
CSS Profile
Noncustodial Profile
Institutional Applications Needed at some colleges & universities but not all. Usually found on a Financial Aid Office website Provides additional basic information
Notes Start early-don’t wait for admission decision Review Financial Aid Office website Visit Financial Aid Office on college visit Utilize Net Price Calculator from college website Ask questions “If you don’t apply, you can’t qualify.”
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