1. How Can a College Education be Made Affordable? Jessica A. Sadler, MS School Counselor Havelock High School

2. Types of Student Aid  Federal Financial Aid Programs (largest source of financial aid)  North Carolina State Grants  Scholarships  Over $150 Billion in grants, loans and work study available.

3. Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs Federal Pell Grants-up to $5,730 (EFC less than or equal to $5,157) Federal Work Study Programs Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants-up to $4,000 (granted to students with lowest Expected Family Contribution)

4. Am I Eligible for Federal Student Aid?  Most students are eligible; all should apply  Must qualify to obtain a college education  Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program  Be registered with Selective Service

5. Am I Eligible for Federal Student Aid? Cont. Have a valid Social Security number (be a U.S citizen or eligible noncitizen) Show financial need Maintain satisfactory academic progress Complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

6. How do I Apply for Federal Student Aid?  Collect parent/student federal income tax return, W-2, or other income documents to submit  Visit www.fafsa.gov to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically as soon after January 1 for the following academic yearwww.fafsa.gov  Apply for a FAFSA PIN number

7. How Do I Apply for Financial Aid? Cont.  Review and submit Student Aid Report to institution’s student services office  Verification and review of the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR)  A financial aid “package” will be presented, award amount will be shared and check mailed directly to student

8. Dependent/Independent Student  24 or older  Married  Graduate or Professional Student  Active duty military  Veteran  Student has child and provides more than 50% support  Emancipation, legal guardianship, foster care

9. Additional Federal Aid Programs  Corporation for National and Community Service (www.americorps.gov)www.americorps.gov  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.gibill.va.gov)www.gibill.va.gov  Reserve Officers Training Corps (www.todaysmilitary.com)www.todaysmilitary.com  U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (http:bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa)

10. Four Steps to Federal Student Aid:  Apply  Review and Accept  Receive  Maintain  Apply early and complete FAFSA annually to be considered for grants, scholarships, and student loans for college at FAFSA DAY, Saturday February 28, 2015.

11. North Carolina State Grants  Grants are a form of financial aid that generally do not have to be repaid as long as the student remains enrolled each semester.  North Carolina Community College Grant  North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship  TEACH Grant

12. Scholarships  Must complete the FAFSA before you can apply for scholarships  Golden LEAF Scholars Program (for rising freshman and transfer students)  To view and apply for number of local, state and national scholarships, please visit CFNC.orgCFNC.org

13. Other Aid Options  Workforce Investment Act Program  Child Care Assistance Grant  Displaced Homemaker/Single Parent  NC Reach (foster care)

14. Financial Aid Resources  FAFSA Information studentaid.gov/resources  FAFSA Day CFNC.org/FAFSAday  Spanish Services CFNC.org/espanol  Golden LEAF Scholarships CFNC.org/goldenleaf  Apply for Pin Number pid.ed.gov  FAFSA4caster www.fafsa.gov

15. Havelock High School Financial Aid Program Services  Provide individualized counseling related to financial aid  Work to guarantee effective, collaborative service to students  Ensure program integrity  Maintain a culture of support and success  Provide direct service to students in order to meet post-secondary planning needs

16. Visual Aids FAFSA Planning & Document Collection Student Aid Report Central Processor (CPS) Data Matching & Verification ISIR Paper FAFSA FAFSA Processor FAFSA on the Web