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1 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Presents What You Need to Know About Financial Aid 2013 NASFAA

2 Topics We Will Discuss Tonight What is financial aid Cost of attendance (COA) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) What is financial need Categories, types, and sources of financial aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Special circumstances 2013 NASFAA Slide 2

3 What is Financial Aid? Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for postsecondary educational expenses 2013 NASFAA Slide 3

4 What is Cost of Attendance (COA) Direct costs what you pay the school Indirect costs out of pocket Direct and indirect costs combined into cost of attendance Varies widely from college to college 2013 NASFAA Slide 4

5 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Assessment of student & family finances FAFSA EFC determines fed aid eligibility (loans, grants, work-study) College policies determine institutional aid eligibility; learn what your colleges require to apply for college based aid Can estimate your own EFC: studentaid.ed.gov also Net Price Calculators on college sites 2013 NASFAA Slide 5

6 What is Financial Need Cost of Attendance Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need 2013 NASFAA Slide 6

7 Categories of Financial Aid Need-based Non-need-based 2013 NASFAA Slide 7

8 Types of Financial Aid Scholarships Grants Loans Employment Gift Aid Self-Help Options 2013 NASFAA Slide 8

9 Gift Aid: Scholarships Money that does not have to be paid back Criteria vary depending on the school or organization: academic merit, skill, financial need or a combination Learn whether renewable for future years 2013 NASFAA Slide 9

10 Gift Aid: Grants Money that does not have to be paid back Usually awarded on the basis of financial need 2013 NASFAA Slide 10

11 Self-Help Option: Loans Money students and parents borrow to help pay college expenses Repayment usually begins after education is finished Interest rate? Is interest accruing during college Borrow the minimum that you need Look at loans as an investment in the future Federal Direct student loans: Subsidized 3.4%; Unsubsidized 6.8% FAFSA required Federal Direct PLUS Loan (parents) not based on fin need; 7.9% FAFSA required Private student loans made by commercial lenders; not based on financial need; co-signer; interest accrues during school 2013 NASFAA Slide 11

12 Self-Help Option: Employment Allows student to earn money to help pay educational costs Usually a taxable paycheck & W-2 Sometimes non-monetary compensation, such as room and board (e.g. RA) 2013 NASFAA Slide 12

13 Sources of Financial Aid Federal government States Colleges/Universities Private or civic organizations, churches, employers, etc. Employers 2013 NASFAA Slide 13

14 Federal Government Largest source of financial aid Aid awarded primarily on the basis of financial need; student & parent loans available if not needeligible Must apply each year using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2013 NASFAA Slide 14

15 Common Federal Aid Programs Federal Pell Grant Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Federal Perkins Loan Federal Work-Study Fed Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans (student) Fed Direct PLUS Loans (parent) 2013 NASFAA Slide 15

16 State of Indiana State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana ssaci/ Read up on all State of Indiana grants; can be used at eligible state and private colleges in Indiana; based on Indiana s fin. need determination Remember, FAFSA also connects you to Indiana aid ; Indiana s FAFSA filing deadline: March 10, 2013; college listed first on the FAFSA taken to be first choice by SSACI Students check or update their Indiana info on estudent sign up 7-10 days after your file your FAFSA: estudents/ indianacollegecosts.org another resource 2013 NASFAA Slide 16

17 Colleges/Universities Learn what your prospective colleges offer; what is available? Based on what criteria? Fin Aid application procedures and deadlines vary; make a list of the requirements for each of your colleges apply on time List your prospective schools on the FAFSA CSS Financial Aid PROFILE: used by some schools for college aid; also filed electronically Learn conditions for renewing college aid Cooperative education programs at some colleges 2013 NASFAA Slide 17

18 Private Sources Foundations, businesses, charitable organizations Deadlines and application procedures vary widely Some search sites: Avoid paying $ for scholarship searches H.S. Guidance Office source of information 2013 NASFAA Slide 18

19 Civic Organizations, Churches, Military Research what is available in community; one local source: scholarshipfoundation.org Check with organizations, churches, etc. to which student and family belong Military: ROTC, Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, National Guard 2013 NASFAA Slide 19

20 Employers Companies may have scholarships available to the children of employees Companies may have educational benefits for their employees 2013 NASFAA Slide 20

21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) A standard form that collects demographic and financial information about the student and family May be filed electronically or using paper form Available in English and Spanish 2013 NASFAA Slide 21

22 FAFSA Information used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution or EFC The amount of money a student and his or her family may reasonably be expected to contribute towards the cost of the student s education for an academic year Colleges use FAFSA EFC to award federal financial aid; colleges may make another assessment of family finances for college funds 2013 NASFAA Slide 22

23 FAFSA May be filed at any time during an academic year, but no earlier than the January 1 st prior to the academic year for which the student requests aid For the academic year, the FAFSA may be filed beginning January 1, 2013 Colleges and Indiana set different FAFSA filing deadlines; what is your earliest filing deadline? Individual FAFSA help: College Goal Sunday, 2/24/2013, Ivy Tech Community College, 2-4 pm 2013 NASFAA Slide 23

24 FAFSA on the Web Website: FAFSA on the Web available on January 1, 2013 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet: Used as pre-application worksheet Questions follow order of FAFSA on the Web 2013 NASFAA Slide 24

25 FAFSA on the Web Good reasons to file electronically: Built-in edits to prevent costly errors Skip logic allows student and/or parent to skip unnecessary questions Option to use Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Data Retrieval Tool 2013 NASFAA Slide 25

26 FAFSA on the Web Good reasons to file electronically: More timely submission of original application and any necessary corrections More detailed instructions and help for common questions Ability to check application status online Simplified application process in the future 2013 NASFAA Slide 26

27 IRS Data Retrieval Tool While completing FOTW, applicant may submit real-time request to IRS for tax data IRS will authenticate taxpayer s identity If match found, IRS sends real-time results to applicant in new window Applicant chooses whether or not to transfer data to FOTW 2013 NASFAA Slide 27

28 IRS Data Retrieval Tool Available early February 2013 for processing cycle Participation is voluntary Reduces documents requested by financial aid office 2013 NASFAA Slide 28

29 IRS Data Retrieval Tool Some will be unable to use IRS DRT Examples include: Filed an amended tax return No SSN was entered Student or parent married but filed separately 2013 NASFAA Slide 29

30 Federal Student Aid Personal Identification Number (FSA PIN) Website: Sign FAFSA electronically Not required, but speeds processing May be used by students and parents throughout aid process, including subsequent school years 2013 NASFAA Slide 30

31 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet FAFSA on the Web Worksheet contains: Instructions Questions that gather basic information on student and parent, if applicable 2013 NASFAA Slide 31

32 General Student Information Social Security Number Citizenship status Drug convictions Selective Service registration High School Completion 2013 NASFAA Slide 32

33 Student Dependency Status FAFSA asks questions to determine status: If all No responses, student is dependent If Yes to any question, student is independent 2013 NASFAA Slide 33

34 Information About the Parents of Dependent Students Tax, income, and other financial information Dislocated worker status Assets 2013 NASFAA Slide 34

35 Information About the Student (and Spouse) Tax, income, and other financial information Dislocated worker status Assets 2013 NASFAA Slide 35

36 Additional Information College and housing information 2013 NASFAA Slide 36

37 Signatures Required Student One parent (dependent students) Format Electronic using PIN Signature page Paper FAFSA 2013 NASFAA Slide 37

38 Frequent FAFSA Errors Social Security Numbers Divorced/remarried parental information Income earned by parents/stepparents Untaxed income U.S. income taxes paid Household size Number of household members in college Real estate and investment net worth 2013 NASFAA Slide 38

39 FAFSA Processing Results Central Processing System (CPS) notifies student of FAFSA processing results by: Paper Student Aid Report (SAR) if paper FAFSA was filed and student s address was not provided SAR Acknowledgement if filed FAFSA on the Web and student s address was not provided 2013 NASFAA Slide 39

40 FAFSA Processing Results CPS notifies student of FAFSA processing results by: notification containing a direct link to student s online SAR if student s was provided on paper or electronic FAFSA Student with PIN may view SAR online at NASFAA Slide 40

41 FAFSA Processing Results Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) sent to colleges listed on FAFSA approximately 10 to 14 days after FAFSA submitted College reviews ISIR May request additional documentation, such as proof that a sibling is enrolled in college 2013 NASFAA Slide 41

42 Student Aid Report Review data for accuracy Update estimated information when actual figures are available 2013 NASFAA Slide 42

43 Making Corrections If necessary, corrections to FAFSA data may be made by: Using FAFSA on the Web ( if student has a PIN; Updating paper SAR (SAR Information Acknowledgement cannot be used to make corrections); or Submitting documentation to college s financial aid office 2013 NASFAA Slide 43

44 Special Circumstances Cannot report on FAFSA Instead, send written explanation to financial aid office at each college; if a college requires the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE, can explain special circumstances on that form 2013 NASFAA Slide 44

45 Special Circumstances include: Change in employment status Medical expenses not covered by insurance Change in parent marital status One-time income Private school tuition Other 2013 NASFAA Slide 45

46 Colleges Notify Student of Aid Eligibility Usually called financial aid award letter Shows federal, state and college aid Related information & details enclosed Communicate with the colleges about the financial aid award letter as necessary Student & parents make college decision Follow up steps: complete electronic loan forms; report outside/external scholarships; learn time line for billing & payments 2013 NASFAA Slide 46

47 Wrap Up Mark calendar and meet deadlines Reach out to learn what you need to know in order to make your best informed college choice James Malloy, Financial Aid Community Relations, University of Notre Dame, Questions? Thank you 2013 NASFAA Slide 47

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