1. Financial Aid Process 2019-2020
Amy Gooden
Muskingum University

2. Process Timeline Apply for Admission
Complete FAFSA on or after October 1, 2018
Apply for local scholarships
Receive Financial Aid Award
Compare Financial Aid Packages
Choose financing options

3. What is the FAFSA? Primary application for financial aid
Determines eligibility for:
Pell Grant
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
SEOG
Institutional Grants
Direct Loan
May need FAFSA information for local scholarships
The financial aid office will determine your eligibility and list it on your Financial Aid Award

4. State Aid Resources https://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Ohio War Orphans/Safety Officers
Ohio National Guard
NEALP and STEM

5. FAFSA App
Google Play or Apple App Store:
myStudentAid

7. FAFSA online www.fafsa.gov
Student and Parent will need an FSA ID (
Student and Parent must use a different address
What information do you put on the FAFSA?
2017 Federal Income Tax information
Household information
Who is considered a parent on the FAFSA?
When is a student considered independent?
Frequent errors on FAFSA
Adjusted Gross Income/Wages
Parent information in student section
Retirement reported as asset
Corrections to the FAFSA

8. Financial Aid Award
Costs for the academic year (if not available check school website or call Financial Aid Office)
Scholarship, grant, work and loan eligibility
Out-of-pocket cost
Financing options:
Private Loan
PLUS Loan
Payment Plan
Verification and Special Considerations

9. FAFSA Filing Nights
Muskingum University and Scholarship Central will be hosting FAFSA filing nights:
October 3rd
November 7th
December 12th