1. High School Counselor Day November 2013
Financial Aid Session
Presenter:
Connie Barton, M. Ed
Shasta College-Director of Financial Aid

2. Shasta College- Financial Aid Website HOME PAGE
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Online
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LINE

3. Shasta College- Financial Aid Website HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PAGE

4. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:
Step 1-
Submit a Shasta College application online
Step 2-
Starting January 1st of every year, submit the FAFSA at
(attend a Cash For College Night!)

5. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:
Step 3-
Submit your High School FINAL transcripts to Admissions and Records, as soon as possible!
Step 4-
Attend a Shasta College Orientation-learn more in depth information on Financial Aid process

6. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:
Step 5-
Once Shasta College has received students FAFSA, an is sent to students from the FA Office
Go online to ‘My Shasta’ and check ‘My Documents’ to see what is needed to submit to the FA Office
Step 6-
March-Financial Aid Office starts accepting documents for financial aid processing for the next academic year

7. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS- ‘IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES’
December- Check Shasta College High School Scholarship listings January 1st-FAFSA becomes available for next academic year March 2nd- Entitlement Cal Grant (submit FAFSA and verified GPA to Cal Grant by this deadline March-Financial Aid Office starts accepting documents for next academic year May-Registration for Fall semester begins August-Students receive a Higher One Card (to access $$$) -Fall scholarships and loans open -Fall semester begins September 2nd- Competitive Cal Grant (submit FAFSA and verified GPA to Cal Grant by this deadline)

8. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS- Processing Timeframes-
Estimated Shasta College Financial Aid Office Processing ​Timeframes-
March 1st - April 30th ​………………………….2 to 3 weeks
​May 1st - June 30th ​ .…………………………3 to 5 weeks
​July 1st - October 30th ​………………………….6 to 8 weeks
(August is our busiest time!)
November 1st - December 31st …………….​3 to 5 weeks
​January 1st - February 28th ………………….2 to 4 weeks
Timeframes vary dependent on the number of files received​
Submitting your paperwork during the March 1st-April 20th ensures the quickest processing time

9. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:
Tips for ensuring financial aid is not delayed:
Apply early
Submit ALL documents needed in May
Keep checking ‘My Documents’ until everything says processed
Check for updates
Follow up and ask questions if necessary

10. THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS- ‘INDEPENDENT STUDENTS’
INDEPENDENT STATUS REQUEST FORM:
-Submit for unusual family circumstances
-Form found at
Vs.
HOMELESS HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON-
-Every High School has a designated liaison
-Submit homeless verification letter

11. Federal and State Financial Aid Recent Changes:
California Dream Act of 2011
Opened up State Grants for undocumented individuals in CA
Undocumented students must have their GPA verified and sent to Cal Grant by March 2nd
Submit prior year graduates GPA by March 2nd
More info at:

12. Federal and State Financial Aid Recent Changes:
Registered Domestic Partners- IRS Filing Status
Starting in the 2013 tax filing year, RDP’s can file in a “married” status
Both partners financial information must be included on the FAFSA/Dream Application
Future guidelines will be provided by the Department of Education

13. Shasta College- Financial Aid Website ONLINE FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION

14. PLAN AHEAD GO ONLINE FOLLOW THROUGH
DON’T BE LATE!

15. Director of Financial Aid
End of Presentation
Connie Barton
Director of Financial Aid