OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Hayes High School December 12, 2013

Contact Us for Help

Your best source for FREE financial aid information and assistance Assist students with the application process.

Determine eligibility for financial aid.

Provide a balance of free aid, employment and student loans.

Notify students of their awards.

Develop a working relationship with students and their families.

The Financial Aid Process

First Things First:

Apply for admission

Leave No Stone Unturned:

Research and apply for private scholarships

You Can’t Win If you Don’t Play:

File the FAFSA and the CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE

Anticipate Great Things:

Receive Merit Scholarship Letters

Weigh Your Options:

Review your comprehensive Financial Aid Award Notices

Make Your Decision:

Submit your Enrollment Deposit to finalize your awards

Finish the Race Early:

Complete any required financial aid forms over the summer LK

Applying For Other Aid Resources

Most colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (

FAFSA

) as an application for most financial aid programs.

The FASFA can be completed after January 1 st each year. To receive full consideration for all institutional and federal financial aid programs at most colleges, the FAFSA

should be submitted in February and March each year.

Many colleges also require an institutional aid application or the

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

.

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FAFSA on the Web

fafsa.ed.gov

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 More detailed instructions and “help” for common questions Ability to check application status on-line AK

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

profileonline.collegeboard.com

Colleges use the PROFILE to determine eligibility for institutional aid.

The PROFILE asks for information not requested on the FAFSA.

There is a cost for completing the PROFILE.

The PROFILE can be completed starting October 1 st each year.

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Why Complete the FAFSA?

(You Can’t Win If You Don’t Play) • Many colleges require it for any non-merit aid consideration and some require it for all financial aid.

• You will need to complete it for any Federal Direct Student Loans and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.

• It may help if you have more than one student in college. • It may help if you’re divorced.

• It may help if your financial situation changes.

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Frequent FAFSA Errors

• Social Security Numbers • Divorced/remarried parental information • Income earned by stepparents • Untaxed income • U.S. income taxes paid • Household size • Number of household members in college AK

Tips for Completing the FAFSA

Apply Early:

Estimate your 2013 income (use your 2012 taxes or 2013 W2’s).

Complete All Items:

Indicate (0) zero for items that do not pertain to you.

Divorced Parents:

Use parent with whom the student lived most in during the previous year. If remarried, household income includes the step parent.

• Claimed on taxes, does not matter • Do not include ex-spouses income

Untaxed Income:

For Pre-taxed 401K and IRA withholdings, report only the amount saved in 2013.

Investment Income:

Report current value minus debt only.

Sign the FAFSA Electronically:

Use your federal PIN.

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Register for a PIN

pin.ed.gov

Sign FAFSA electronically Sign student loan promissory notes electronically Have your PIN automatically created or chose your own.

Each student has a PIN and one parent has a PIN.

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FAFSA on the Web Worksheet

Useful guide to help prepare and then complete the FAFSA Available to download at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1314/pdf/fafsaws13c.pdf

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How Eligibility for Financial Aid is Determined

Federal Methodology

is the formula created by Congress to determine the Expected Family Contribution (

EFC

). This measurement of the family’s financial strength is comprised from many components including number of family members in household and college, age of oldest parent, and income and assets. Colleges use the EFC and other factors to determine need for aid.

Determination of Need:

Cost of Attendance (COA) – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need AK

Special Circumstances

Many times students and parents can appeal to have their EFC decreased, COA increased, or for additional institutional aid if they have valid, documented circumstances.

- Job loss or reduction in pay - Excessive medical expenses paid - One time rollover or capital gain - Private elementary or high school costs paid - Loss of income sources - Many others… Please note that consumer related expenses do not apply LK

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YPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is offered in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment programs.

Scholarships & Grants

are free dollars.

Student Loans

have to be paid back either during or after enrollment ends.

Student Employment

programs allow students to earn wages during college.

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Merit-based Scholarships

Rewarding academic and talent-based achievement with non-need-based scholarship programs.

Academic-based Talent-based

(i.e. music, theater, art)

Departmental Awards Athletic

- Usually requires students to be admitted - Merit scholarships vary per college - Scholarships are usually renewable each year - A competition may be required LK

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RANT PROGRAMS

Institutional Grants - Usually based on need but may be offered to lower need students.

- Priority FAFSA date is usually required.

State Financial Aid - Usually based on need and may require the FAFSA.

Federal Grants - Pell Grant - Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Private Grants AK

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TUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

provides part-time jobs for students demonstrating financial need. This program allows students to earn money to help pay education expenses. The FAFSA is required for this program.

Institutional Student Employment

is usually available for students who do not qualify for the federal work study program. This program is usually earned and used in the same way as federal program.

Colleges must use portion of FWS funds for community service activities.

Students generally use money earned to help pay for their personal expenses.

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EDERAL STUDENT LOANS

Federal student loans are low-interest aid programs for students and parents. The FAFSA is required for these loans.

Perkins Loans

are need-based loans made through the financial aid office. Amounts generally range between $1,000 - $5,000.

Subsidized Stafford Loans

are need-based loans. The annual amount for first-time freshmen is $3,500.

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

are non-need-based loans. The annual amount for first-time freshmen is $2,000.

PLUS

loans are borrowed by parents of dependent undergraduate students. Complete the application MPN

after

June 1, 2014.

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Private Resources

Private Grants and Scholarships are offered by various organizations, businesses and foundations: - Students must apply separately for each program - Students compete locally, regionally and nationally - Apply, Apply, Apply!

Private student loans from commercial lenders: - Variable application process and procedures - Various criteria and requirements - Various terms and conditions - Usually requires a co-signer (e.g. parent) LK

Other Ways to Pay for College

• Consider Tuition Payment Plans • Invest in 529 College Saving Plans • Utilize investment income and home equity • Select your college dorm and meal plan carefully • Budget your money and reduce your expenses • Work and save your earning during the summer • Buy used text books and books on line • Ask family members for assistance LK

Net Price Calculator

All Title IV institutions enrolling full-time, first-time degree or certificate seeking undergraduate students are required to have an NPC posted on their website.

Using both student-entered and institution-provided data, the NPC allows prospective students to calculate their estimated net price at an institution based on the following basic formula:

Cost of attendance minus financial aid

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Net Price Calculator

Benefits: Designed to provide

accurate and timely

information about the net price of a college.

Drawbacks: Inclusion of direct and indirect costs in “price of attendance” component can significantly

inflate the price tag.

Can assist families in

comparing colleges

aid.

based on net price and financial Institution’s flexibility to customize template could make college

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College Goal Sunday

February 9, 2014

Receive assistance with completing the 2013-2014 FAFSA form from financial aid professionals. Various locations throughout Ohio Register on line:

www.oasfaa.org

www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org

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A Few Hayes Announcements

• OSU FAFSA Completion Nights – Handouts available for days and times • College Goal Sunday: – February 9 th , 2014, 2:00 @ CSCC Delaware – Bring your FAFSA materials and receive help with completing the FAFSA on the spot!

– Registration is now open, grab a handout • College App Fest Round 2: – January 15 th , 2014, 1:00 to 4:00 in room 6007 – Students can apply to college, work on Common App and Naviance – Counselors will be on hand for help 24

Questions?

Amy Kaple Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid [email protected]

Leann Kendzerski Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid [email protected]