1. North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE)
Irene J. Steele, Education Counselor
513 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL

2. NACEE All Services are Free!!!
Academic Counseling
Career Counseling
Financial Aid Preparation (FAFSA)
ACT Prep
Scholarship Assistance
Tutoring

3. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Merit Based Aid
Need Based Aid

4. Merit Based Aid
Scholarships

5. Scholarships Deadlines Essays Community Service
Don’t Neglect Local Scholarships

6. Essays Give them an idea of who you are Let teachers critique essay
Focus on a personal aspect of yourself

7. Community Service Church Involvement Volunteer at Food Pantry
Organize Donations at your School
Tutor or Read to Elementary Students
Provide Baby-Sitting/Mowing Services

8. Local Scholarships Redstone Federal Credit Union Regions Bank Best Buy
Target
Wal-Mart

9. Need Based Aid
Pell Grant

10. Changes to 2017/2018 FAFSA Application
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you will be able to complete the FAFSA for the 2017/18 academic year. In the past, students/parents had to wait until January 1 to complete the FAFSA.
2016/2017 Academic year: Taxes Required (student/parent)
2017/2018 Academic Year: Taxes Required (student/parent)
2018/2019 Academic Year: Taxes Required (student/parent)

11. FSA ID (https://fsaid. ed. gov/npas/index
FSA ID ( Parents/Students Need to Create an FSA ID
Why is an FSA ID Needed?
FAFSA ID Checklist
Sign FAFSA Application
Update/Correct FAFSA
Utilize IRS Data Retrieval Tool
Complete Entrance Counseling
Sign Promissory Note
SSN
Complete Name/Address
Date of Birth
Five (5) Challenge Questions

12. Pell Grant House-Hold Income Number in Household
Maximum amount $5,815 per academic year
$2,907 per semester
Additional grants available (SEOG if eligible)

13. Common Mistakes
Using Incorrect Income (grandparent, non-custodial parent)
Independent Status
Social Security Income
No tax information

14. Student Loans
Payments begin 6 months after graduating or leaving school
$5,500 per academic year/$2,750 Semester (Freshman)
Parent Plus Loans
Work Study

15. College Search Two Year vs Four Year Tuition per Semester
Alabama 2 year colleges $420/class. Semester tuition $1,700
UNA tuition, fees, meals, housing: $7,555 (
UAH tuition, fees, meals, housing: $12,262. Minus housing is $9,120 (
Alabama tuition, fees, meals, housing $14,851 (
Auburn tuition, fees, meals, housing $15,229 (
Private Schools/Proprietary Schools – much more expensive. Not all classes may transfer.

16. ACT PREP National ACT Average Score: 21
NACEE’s offers Free ACT Prep Classes
Held on UAH Campus
Must have “2016 Peterson’s ACT Prep Guide”
You can purchase books through NACEE for $25.00

17. Questions?