1. Financial Aid

2. Types of Financial Aid Grants (federal, state, and institutional) Scholarships (need & non-need based) Loans (federal Direct Loans & alternative) Work-Study (federal & state)

3. How to Apply Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Identify institutional specific application requirements Easier Than Ever!

4. Common Documents Needed Federal School Code Personal Identification Information Most recent tax return and W2(s) Miscellaneous income documents Current bank statements, investment records, and asset information

5. How is FAFSA Information Used? Calculates EFC Establishing cost of attendance Determination of financial need Identification of aid program eligibility Important: Verify SAR information is accurate and correct any errors promptly!

6. Considerations Application for aid does not guarantee awards Applicable deadlines First come, first served

7. Resources TAMUCT Office of Student Financial Assistance www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/financialaid Federal Student Aid – U.S. Department of Education www.studentaid.gov College For All Texans – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board www.collegefortexans.com

8. Contact Information Student Financial Assistance 1001 Leadership Place Killeen, TX 76549 Phone: 254.501.5854 Fax: 254.519.5733 Email: finaid@ct.tamus.edufinaid@ct.tamus.edu Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.