1. TROY UNIVERSITY System Office of Financial Aid www.troy.edu/financialaid

2. Financial Aid Made Easy Apply for PIN Complete FAFSA Complete required institutional information

3. PIN = Personal Identification Number www.pin.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov Parents and students need a PIN. The PIN will be used the entire time student is in school to: –Access your information –Submit your electronic signature –Reapply for federal aid (FAFSA) every year KEEP UP WITH THE PIN

4. FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov F= FREE DO NOT PAY TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID A=Application F=Federal S=Student A=Aid

5. Troy University Requirements www.troy.edu/financialaid www.troy.edu/financialaid Troy University Financial Aid Certification Form –Required for all financial aid applicants Online entrance interview –www.kheaa.com 1/3 of Federal applicants will be required to provide: –Verification worksheets –Student tax form 1040 –Parent tax form 1040 (for dependent students)

6. Types of Financial Aid 4Federal Pell Grants 4Federal Perkins Loan 4Federal Work Study 4Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) 4Federal Stafford Loan 4Federal Parent Plus Loan

7. Application Dates and Deadlines FAFSA forms are made available for submission on January 1 –Submit the form online at www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov Troy University’s Financial Aid preferred deadline is March 1 –FAFSA processed and sent to Troy University and Troy University Certification on file Preference for Work-study, SEOG, and Federal Perkins loans

8. Amounts of Possible Aid Pell Grant –Up to $4050 for the year Stafford Loan –Freshmen $ 3,500 –Sophomore $ 4,500 –Junior/ Senior $ 5,500 –Graduate up to $ 20,500

9. Cost of Attendance Elements include: Tuition and fees**** Room and Board*********** Books and Supplies************** Miscellaneous Personal Expenses***** Transportation******

10. Determine Eligibility for Financial Aid by: Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Student’s Financial Need

11. Thank You! The office of Financial Aid at Troy University thanks you for the opportunity to share this vital information with you regarding your college career preparation. Please contact us with any questions you may have.