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FIN AID 101
Visit the website www.fafsa.ed.gov
Not www.fafsa.com
Not www.fafsa.org
Both the student and
parent must apply for a
PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
• Used to sign the FAFSA
electronically
• Will be used by students
and parents throughout
the aid process, including
subsequent school years
Neumann’s federal school
code is 003988
Participation is voluntary
Reduces documents requested by financial aid office
Some will be unable to use IRS DRT
• Filed an amended tax return
• No SSN was entered
• Student or parent married but file separately
Financial Aid Offices are unable to accept a copy of a tax
return (few minor exceptions)
Tax transcripts from the IRS are required if tax
information is requested for verification
• You may request a copy of your tax transcript at
www.irs.gov/transcript. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 with any
questions
All requested information must be submitted to the
Office of Financial Assistance as soon as possible to
ensure timely processing of your final award letter
The verification process is not complete until all
information is received and reviewed. Please note that
additional documentation may be requested at any
time during the process
Please only submit the information that is requested
Information reported on the FAFSA is used to
calculate the student’s EFC
EFC is calculated according to a formula established
by law
What’s in the formula?
• A family's taxed and untaxed income, assets, and benefits
(such as unemployment or Social Security)
• Family size and the number of family members who will
attend college or career school during the year.
Your EFC is not the amount of money your family will have to pay for
college, nor is it the amount of federal student aid you will receive.
Presidential Scholarship or Achievement Grant
SAT score in 700 range from $5,000 to $8,000
SAT score in 800 range from $5,000 to $9,000
SAT score in 900 range from $6,000 to $10,000
SAT score in 1000 range from $8,000 to $15,000
SAT score in 1100 range from $10,000 to $17,000
SAT score in 1200+ range from $10,000 to $19,000
Award is also based on GPA and housing status
Admissions can re-evaluate final high school
transcript
Contact Admissions with questions at
[email protected] or 610-558-5616
COA
is another phrase for budget amount
COA
includes an allowance for:
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Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Transportation
Loan fees
Miscellaneous expenses
Calculating Financial Need
Cost of Attendance (COA)
-Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Financial Need
Need-based aid is financial aid that a student can
receive if he or she has financial need
A student cannot receive more need-based aid than
the amount of his or her financial need
For instance, if your COA is $6,000 and your EFC is 2000, your financial
need is $4,000; so you aren’t eligible for more than $4,000 in need-based aid.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal SEOG
(Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
PHEAA Programs
Federal Work Study
Neumann Grant-In-Aid
Grant that does not have to be repaid
Amounts can change yearly
Awards are based on EFC
For 2015–16, the maximum award will be $5,775
• The amount a student will receive will depend on
financial need
• Cost of Attendance
• Status as a Full-time or Part-time Student
Effective July 1, 2012, a student can receive the Federal Pell Grant for no more than
12 semesters or the equivalent (roughly six years).
Grant that does not have to be repaid
Student must be Pell eligible
Depends on financial need
Depends on the availability of funds at your school
Amount can total between $100 and $4,000 per year
Typically, $350 maximum at Neumann
Know
your state grant deadlines
• Delaware – April 15th
1-800-292-7935 or DDOE
(Delaware Department of Education)
• Pennsylvania – May 1st
1-800-692-7392 or pheaa.org
(Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority)
Massachusetts and Rhode Island also have reciprocal agreements with
Pennsylvania for State Grant.
Maximum award for 15-16 is between $500 and $3622
Pennsylvania residents will be provided a "one stop shop"
opportunity to connect directly from the FAFSA on the
Web (FOTW) to the state grant form.
For students who do not elect to use the direct link, an email
will be generated directing them to Account Access to
complete the SGF.
For students that do not provide a valid email address,
PHEAA will communicate by postcard via U.S. mail to
encourage online completion.
The student’ Certification Statement must be signed and
mailed to PHEAA to complete the application process.
24 credit hours must be completed in an academic
year for full-time students.
At least 50% of credit hours attempted must be
taken in a classroom, not online.
For transfer students, a copy of your most recent
transcript is required for academic progress.
Funds are earned by working in a campus department
Award is not deducted from your tuition bill
Students can work no more than 8-10 hours per week,
depending on department needs
Students are paid bi-weekly
Original documents that may be submitted for
application:
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Driver’s License
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Photo Student ID Card
Grant that does not have to be repaid
Depends on financial need
Depends on the availability of funds at Neumann
Amount can change from year to year
Amount will change due to residency status
Financial aid that is not based on EFC
COA and how much other assistance awarded so far
The following are the non-need-based federal student
aid programs:
◦ Direct Unsubsidized Loan
◦ Federal PLUS Loan
For instance, if your COA is $6,000 and you’ve been awarded a total of
$4,000 in need-based aid and private scholarships, you can get up to $2,000 in
non-need-based aid.
Federal Direct Student Loans (FDL) - guaranteed loans
• 14-15 interest rate is 4.6% with a 1.073% origination fee, the rate for
15-16 will be determined in May 2015 per the loan certainty act
guidelines and will not exceed 8.25% for undergraduate loans.
• Subsidized loan is based on need
(government pays the interest while student in school)
• Unsubsidized loan is not based on need
(option to pay interest while student in school)
Student is required to complete Entrance Counseling and a
MPN (Master Promissory Note) at www.studentloans.gov
Parents may apply for a Federal Parent Plus Loan at
www.studentloans.gov.
14-15 interest rate is 7.21% with a 4.292% origination fee, the
rate for 15-16 will be determined in May 2015 per the loan
certainty act guidelines.
A credit check is required.
If credit is denied, the student is eligible for an additional
unsubsidized Direct Loan.
Repayment starts 6 months after the first disbursement or the
parent may defer payments while the student is in school for up
to six months after student leaves school.
A Private Alternative loan is based on credit
Most need a credit-worthy co-signer, does not have to be the
parent
Lenders are offering both fixed and variable interest rate
loans without any fees
The better your credit the better your rate
Several lenders also give a discount on the interest rate***
for existing customers
It is in your best interest to research all your options to
ensure you are getting the most competitive product to meet
your educational expenses
Visit www.elmselect.com for a commonly-used list of lenders
***Interest rates are subject to change at the discretion of the lender.
Main Office Number 610-558-5521
Fax Number 610-558-5652
Email [email protected]