The Guide to Federal Student Aid Beyond High School 2011/12 is a comprehensive guide to the sources of Student Aid. The guide covers sources of student finance, eligibility for the various types of student finance and loans, and other guidance which students of all ages beyond High School will find useful for their higher education financial needs. Specific grants such as the Pell Grant are covered in detail, helping mature students decide which are the best ways for them to finance their education.
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EducationUSA Weekly Update, #360, December 23, 2013EducationUSA
ccredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #375 April 21st, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #381 June 16, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Military OneSource provides a comprehensive list of funding resources for alternative education, including federal programs, branch-specific programs, and other sources. The document outlines numerous websites that provide information on scholarships, grants, loans and other financial aid for military service members, veterans and their families. It also lists several books on the topic of finding and applying for scholarships and financial aid to fund education costs.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #376 April 28, 2014EducationUSA
This document provides information on scholarship and financial aid opportunities for international students at various U.S. universities, as well as campus news briefs from around the country. Scholarships for international students are announced from New Jersey City University, Macalester College, Bryant University, Union College, and Whitworth University. Campus news includes an online writing course for international students from the University of Pennsylvania, a new social justice program at the University of Southern Mississippi, Texas culture events at Baylor University, and international students studying film in Los Angeles.
Pasco-Hernando State College is looking to implement online student registration to improve enrollment convenience. Online registration could help address student complaints about traffic and improve enrollment numbers, which are key performance indicators. The initiative would impact prospective students, student advisors, financial aid administrators, deans, and the college president who are stakeholders in the registration process.
This document provides an overview of efforts to evaluate North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides state-funded vouchers for low-income students to attend private schools. Key findings include:
1) Recipients tend to be from low-income families and are more likely to be African American or in elementary school compared to public school students.
2) Access to information varies geographically, with social networks being the primary source of information.
3) Private schools that participate tend to have a religious orientation and emphasize character building over standardized testing.
4) While the program has grown, limitations in data prevent a full understanding of impacts on student achievement and outcomes. Improved data collection and a more robust evaluation are recommended
Pell Grant students see gap in graduation rates _ The Western FrontSara Helms
This article discusses the gap in graduation rates between Pell Grant students and non-Pell Grant students at Western Washington University. Data shows that Pell Grant students graduate at a rate 7.2% lower than their non-Pell Grant peers. There are a variety of factors that could contribute to this gap, including financial challenges and the transition to college for first-generation students. University programs aim to help Pell Grant students succeed through advising, mentorship, and academic support courses, but officials note more can still be done to help students utilize available resources.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #360, December 23, 2013EducationUSA
ccredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #375 April 21st, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #381 June 16, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Military OneSource provides a comprehensive list of funding resources for alternative education, including federal programs, branch-specific programs, and other sources. The document outlines numerous websites that provide information on scholarships, grants, loans and other financial aid for military service members, veterans and their families. It also lists several books on the topic of finding and applying for scholarships and financial aid to fund education costs.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #376 April 28, 2014EducationUSA
This document provides information on scholarship and financial aid opportunities for international students at various U.S. universities, as well as campus news briefs from around the country. Scholarships for international students are announced from New Jersey City University, Macalester College, Bryant University, Union College, and Whitworth University. Campus news includes an online writing course for international students from the University of Pennsylvania, a new social justice program at the University of Southern Mississippi, Texas culture events at Baylor University, and international students studying film in Los Angeles.
Pasco-Hernando State College is looking to implement online student registration to improve enrollment convenience. Online registration could help address student complaints about traffic and improve enrollment numbers, which are key performance indicators. The initiative would impact prospective students, student advisors, financial aid administrators, deans, and the college president who are stakeholders in the registration process.
This document provides an overview of efforts to evaluate North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides state-funded vouchers for low-income students to attend private schools. Key findings include:
1) Recipients tend to be from low-income families and are more likely to be African American or in elementary school compared to public school students.
2) Access to information varies geographically, with social networks being the primary source of information.
3) Private schools that participate tend to have a religious orientation and emphasize character building over standardized testing.
4) While the program has grown, limitations in data prevent a full understanding of impacts on student achievement and outcomes. Improved data collection and a more robust evaluation are recommended
Pell Grant students see gap in graduation rates _ The Western FrontSara Helms
This article discusses the gap in graduation rates between Pell Grant students and non-Pell Grant students at Western Washington University. Data shows that Pell Grant students graduate at a rate 7.2% lower than their non-Pell Grant peers. There are a variety of factors that could contribute to this gap, including financial challenges and the transition to college for first-generation students. University programs aim to help Pell Grant students succeed through advising, mentorship, and academic support courses, but officials note more can still be done to help students utilize available resources.
Weekly Update Issue, #390 August 25, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue, #384 July 14, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue, #392 September 8, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #365, February 10, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue, #391 September 2, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Nafsa san jose regional funding an international education in the usanafsaregion12
The document discusses financial resources for international students studying in the US. Personal and family funds make up 63% of funding on average. US universities provide 23% of funding. Alternative options include scholarships, grants, assistantships, employment, and loans. Deeper involvement from advisors could help students better understand costs and identify additional funding sources to make their educational dreams achievable.
The document is a letter from President Dietz of Illinois State University welcoming a new student to the university and inviting them to document their first memories of being a Redbird by flipping over the letter. It congratulates the student on becoming the newest member of the Redbird family and looks forward to them starting in the fall semester.
This document outlines a proposed 2-credit course on the rise of the internet and social media's transformative role in American politics from 1996-2016. The course will examine how the internet, social media, and smartphones have supplemented and replaced earlier forms of political mobilization. Students will assess case studies, complete short writing assignments, and take four exams throughout the semester to evaluate their understanding of topics like the evolution of online campaigning, the impact of social networks, and future technological influences. Policies on attendance, withdrawals, academic integrity, disabilities, and the appeals process are also provided.
Weekly Update Issue, #385 July 21, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly update issue #393 September 15, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue #397 October 14, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
This document contains draft recommendations from a task force regarding tuition and governance at public universities in Florida. It provides background information on declining state support for higher education and restrictions on tuition increases in Florida. The task force recommends abandoning the tuition policy that locks universities into a narrow tuition range. It also recommends giving university boards of trustees more authority over tuition rates and allowing differentiated rates by program. The recommendations aim to provide universities more flexibility to deal with state funding cuts while maintaining affordability.
This document provides a draft recommendation from a task force on tuition rates at public universities in Florida. It summarizes research showing that state funding for public higher education has declined significantly in recent decades while tuition rates have risen sharply. For Florida universities in particular, state funding has dropped by 25% in four years while tuition rates have remained capped below rates charged by peer institutions in other states. The recommendation suggests removing Florida's system-wide tuition cap and allowing individual universities to set tuition appropriate to their missions and programs.
This document provides information for transfer students considering Illinois State University. It highlights that ISU is ranked highly among public universities and as a best college town. Over a third of ISU students transfer there, and transfer students have high retention and graduation rates. The document provides details on admission requirements, majors, costs, financial aid, campus visits, and encourages applicants to use the hashtag #FutureRedbird on social media.
The document discusses the rising cost of college in the United States. It provides research showing that college tuition rises faster than inflation and that rising costs can be attributed to artificially inflated demand. Additionally, the average student loan debt in 2011 was nearly $30,000 according to one source cited. The document collects research on this topic and organizes relevant links.
Weekly Update Issue #399 November 3, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
School Library and Information Technoloby Slideshowfpuwebteam
The presentation summarizes the School Library and Information Technology program at Fresno Pacific University, which offers both a teaching credential and a Master's degree. The program focuses on an integrated approach to library services and resource-based instruction. Students can complete the program fully online or on-campus. The presentation provides details on admission requirements, financial aid options, and program highlights.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #359, December 16, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Illinois State University is a public university located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. It has an undergraduate population of 18,427 students. The average admitted freshman has a GPA of 3.42 and an ACT score of 24. The university offers over 150 majors across various fields. It provides extensive financial aid options and emphasizes hands-on learning experiences for students.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #364, February 3, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
This document outlines a student's plans to apply to the Beedie Business School at Simon Fraser University. The student notes that high school will pass quickly and they will soon face entering university. They have chosen SFU as it is a new starting point and want to study Business, as they find business management interesting and want to learn good communication skills. To be accepted into the Beedie Business School, the student must meet the general requirements of completing specific high school courses with minimum grades and graduating high school within 3-4 years. After high school, they plan to choose a career in business administration in the IT industry and will begin applying with cover letters and resumes after their second year of university.
The student wants to study mining engineering at UBC to become a mining engineer. Mining engineering interests them because they like math and science and it is an in-demand field in Canada where their uncle works in mining. To be accepted into UBC's mining engineering program, the student's high school plan is to pass English language exams, take physics and chemistry in grade 11, earn 80 credits total, get high marks in grade 12, and do volunteer work related to research and history.
Weekly Update Issue, #390 August 25, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue, #384 July 14, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue, #392 September 8, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #365, February 10, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue, #391 September 2, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Nafsa san jose regional funding an international education in the usanafsaregion12
The document discusses financial resources for international students studying in the US. Personal and family funds make up 63% of funding on average. US universities provide 23% of funding. Alternative options include scholarships, grants, assistantships, employment, and loans. Deeper involvement from advisors could help students better understand costs and identify additional funding sources to make their educational dreams achievable.
The document is a letter from President Dietz of Illinois State University welcoming a new student to the university and inviting them to document their first memories of being a Redbird by flipping over the letter. It congratulates the student on becoming the newest member of the Redbird family and looks forward to them starting in the fall semester.
This document outlines a proposed 2-credit course on the rise of the internet and social media's transformative role in American politics from 1996-2016. The course will examine how the internet, social media, and smartphones have supplemented and replaced earlier forms of political mobilization. Students will assess case studies, complete short writing assignments, and take four exams throughout the semester to evaluate their understanding of topics like the evolution of online campaigning, the impact of social networks, and future technological influences. Policies on attendance, withdrawals, academic integrity, disabilities, and the appeals process are also provided.
Weekly Update Issue, #385 July 21, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly update issue #393 September 15, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Weekly Update Issue #397 October 14, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
This document contains draft recommendations from a task force regarding tuition and governance at public universities in Florida. It provides background information on declining state support for higher education and restrictions on tuition increases in Florida. The task force recommends abandoning the tuition policy that locks universities into a narrow tuition range. It also recommends giving university boards of trustees more authority over tuition rates and allowing differentiated rates by program. The recommendations aim to provide universities more flexibility to deal with state funding cuts while maintaining affordability.
This document provides a draft recommendation from a task force on tuition rates at public universities in Florida. It summarizes research showing that state funding for public higher education has declined significantly in recent decades while tuition rates have risen sharply. For Florida universities in particular, state funding has dropped by 25% in four years while tuition rates have remained capped below rates charged by peer institutions in other states. The recommendation suggests removing Florida's system-wide tuition cap and allowing individual universities to set tuition appropriate to their missions and programs.
This document provides information for transfer students considering Illinois State University. It highlights that ISU is ranked highly among public universities and as a best college town. Over a third of ISU students transfer there, and transfer students have high retention and graduation rates. The document provides details on admission requirements, majors, costs, financial aid, campus visits, and encourages applicants to use the hashtag #FutureRedbird on social media.
The document discusses the rising cost of college in the United States. It provides research showing that college tuition rises faster than inflation and that rising costs can be attributed to artificially inflated demand. Additionally, the average student loan debt in 2011 was nearly $30,000 according to one source cited. The document collects research on this topic and organizes relevant links.
Weekly Update Issue #399 November 3, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
School Library and Information Technoloby Slideshowfpuwebteam
The presentation summarizes the School Library and Information Technology program at Fresno Pacific University, which offers both a teaching credential and a Master's degree. The program focuses on an integrated approach to library services and resource-based instruction. Students can complete the program fully online or on-campus. The presentation provides details on admission requirements, financial aid options, and program highlights.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #359, December 16, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Illinois State University is a public university located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. It has an undergraduate population of 18,427 students. The average admitted freshman has a GPA of 3.42 and an ACT score of 24. The university offers over 150 majors across various fields. It provides extensive financial aid options and emphasizes hands-on learning experiences for students.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #364, February 3, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
This document outlines a student's plans to apply to the Beedie Business School at Simon Fraser University. The student notes that high school will pass quickly and they will soon face entering university. They have chosen SFU as it is a new starting point and want to study Business, as they find business management interesting and want to learn good communication skills. To be accepted into the Beedie Business School, the student must meet the general requirements of completing specific high school courses with minimum grades and graduating high school within 3-4 years. After high school, they plan to choose a career in business administration in the IT industry and will begin applying with cover letters and resumes after their second year of university.
The student wants to study mining engineering at UBC to become a mining engineer. Mining engineering interests them because they like math and science and it is an in-demand field in Canada where their uncle works in mining. To be accepted into UBC's mining engineering program, the student's high school plan is to pass English language exams, take physics and chemistry in grade 11, earn 80 credits total, get high marks in grade 12, and do volunteer work related to research and history.
After graduating from high school, Alice wants to attend university to study art and design. She is considering three options: the University of British Columbia (UBC), the University of Toronto, and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. At UBC, Alice wants to get a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art, which offers a well-rounded program in art practice, theory and history. The University of Toronto also interests Alice for its visual studies program combining studio practice and contemporary visual culture. Finally, Alice likes Kwantlen Polytechnic University's fashion design program preparing students for careers in the global apparel industry.
The document discusses the author's volunteer experience at H.E.L.P.S where they gather information for class materials. They also joined the Assist International Student Association (AISA) nonprofit and helped with provincial elections. As a volunteer at H.E.L.P.S., the author helps make posters and does work on Tuesdays with a friend and Wednesdays alone. Through volunteering, the author has learned things not taught in school, helped others, and made new friends.
This document provides information for high school and college students regarding course credits, placement tests, websites for major and college information, financial reality checks, and standardized test dates and requirements. Specifically, it notes what courses may qualify for CSU or UC credit, tests needed for placement into English or math courses, websites for exploring majors and college agreements, factors to consider for budgeting costs of independent living, and that the ACT and SAT exams are recommended with writing and optional subject tests for CSU and UC applications.
Llesenia Nava presented on her senior project which included volunteering at a local food bank. She helped sort and distribute food to families in need. Through this experience, she learned to work as part of a team and develop patience when dealing with different viewpoints. Nava discussed her future goals of attending college to become a teacher after graduating high school with a 3.0 GPA. She also highlighted how volunteering has helped her gain valuable life experiences.
This document provides guidance for students on developing a design and plan for a crafted media product. It outlines the requirements to achieve different levels of achievement, including producing a precise concept, detailed treatment, and pre-production activities. The treatment section describes how to develop a visual and audio treatment that establishes tone and appeals to the target audience. It also covers conventions, locations, storyboarding, practicalities, and revision. The document emphasizes developing ideas through reflection and reworking to craft an effective media product.
This document provides guidance for high school students on their post-secondary options. It notes that while 90% of juniors hope to attend college, only 39% actually do. It emphasizes that a high school diploma alone is not enough for most modern jobs, which increasingly require some form of post-secondary education. It encourages students to take challenging classes, use available resources to explore financial aid and career options, find a post-secondary program that fits their interests and budget, and get support from others in pursuing their educational goals.
This document provides information about financial aid from The Sage Colleges. It defines financial aid as assistance outside of family contributions, including need-based aid which is determined by family income and merit-based scholarships. Students must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for need-based aid. Need is calculated as the difference between the cost of attendance and expected family contribution. The financial aid office then provides award packages that may include grants, loans, and work-study. The document outlines the application and award process and types of financial aid including federal student loans, PLUS loans, TAP grants, and the HEOP program for New York residents.
Grants For College Students To Help Them Pursue Their Education Dreams And Ca...Americas Got Grants
Grants for college students serve as invaluable resources, providing crucial financial assistance to individuals striving for higher education and career advancement. Unlike education loans that necessitate repayment, these grants offer support without the burden of repayment. Typically need-based, college grants often consider the economic circumstances of a student's family as a key criterion for eligibility.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and the barriers this creates for students. It notes that state funding for public universities has declined while tuition costs have increased, making college less affordable. The average student spends over $1,000 per year on textbooks alone. To save money, many students don't purchase required textbooks or take fewer courses. Open textbooks that are freely available online could help increase access and reduce costs. The document promotes the adoption of open textbooks and provides information about writing reviews of open textbooks for a library.
The document provides an overview of financial aid, including what it is, how to get it, types of aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. It discusses determining financial need through the FAFSA, the estimated family contribution, and important dates and resources for applying for financial aid.
This document discusses the benefits of pursuing higher education, which include developing thinking skills, increasing specific knowledge in a field, increasing related professional skills, and increasing employability and earnings. It also examines consumer protection in higher education, including information about different types of accreditation (regional, national, specialized) and how to find funding sources for college like federal and state financial aid, scholarships, and aid from colleges.
Paying for College: FAFSA, Financial Aid, and More Parent WebinarCollegeBoardSM
This document provides an overview of financial aid basics for paying for college. It discusses the main types of financial aid including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. It also outlines the key steps and tools used in applying for financial aid, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile if required by colleges. Experts provide advice on topics like the best times to complete financial aid forms, additional sources of aid including state programs and scholarships, and emphasizing applying for aid even if you don't think you will qualify.
The document provides information on various youth programs grants with a focus on South Carolina, including:
1) The Mary Black Foundation which provides grants for early childhood development and active living programs in Spartanburg County, SC.
2) Several other foundations and organizations that provide grants for youth programs, including the Central Carolina Community Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Self Family Foundation, and Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
3) Additional resources for funding youth programs including the Finance Project, Discovery Education, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, From Failure to Promise educator's grant, Toshiba America Foundation grants for math and science teachers, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation grants for
Partnering with EducationUSA: Recruit & Enroll, Connect & EngageMarty Bennett
At the Study Mississippi Conference in Hattiesburg, MS, I highlighted EducationUSA services for US higher ed institutions and ways to connect with our network.
This presentation provides an overview of financial aid for Parsippany High School students. It defines financial aid as funds to help pay for postsecondary education. It discusses the cost of attendance, expected family contribution, and financial need calculation. It covers the types of aid including scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans. Significant details are provided on applying for federal financial aid through the FAFSA, including the information required, IRS data retrieval, and application process. State aid programs for New Jersey are also reviewed.
The document provides information about paying for college, including the financial aid process, types of financial aid, sources of aid such as federal and state programs, how to apply, and important deadlines. It emphasizes applying early and completing all required forms such as the FAFSA to be considered for the various grants, scholarships, work-study, and loan programs that are available to help students afford college costs.
Education Grants For Students Are Available To Assist Them Finish Their Colle...Americas Got Grants
Education Grants for Students can help alleviate some of the financial burden of higher education, allowing them to focus on their studies and achieve their academic goals. These grants offer financial assistance to those who may not be able to afford the high cost of tuition, textbooks, and other expenses associated with attending college or university.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on student access and success. It notes that tuition increases and funding cuts have shifted costs to students, with the average student spending over $1,200 per year on textbooks and materials. The high and increasing costs have led many students to delay purchasing textbooks, use older editions, or forgo them entirely. This can hurt academic performance and increase dropout rates. Open textbooks provide an affordable alternative by making materials freely available online under open licenses. The document advocates for the adoption of open textbooks to improve access and lower barriers to higher education.
- The Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) was a federally-funded school voucher program established in 2003 to provide vouchers of up to $7,500 for low-income students in Washington D.C. to attend private schools.
- Early studies of OSP found no statistically significant impact on student achievement in reading or math test scores overall, though some subgroups saw modest gains in reading.
- By 2009, funding to OSP was reduced due to a lack of evidence that the program was improving student outcomes overall. The program was phased out, though students already enrolled could continue with vouchers through high school graduation.
Single parents face unique obstacles when they pursue higher education. These scholarships, exclusive to single parents, are designed to ease a single parent’s path to graduation, and support their goals to secure a better job and life for their family.
The document summarizes the Ohio Reach Campus Model and Wright State University's Independent Scholars Network, which aim to support foster youth pursuing higher education. The Ohio Reach Campus Model establishes foster care liaisons at Ohio universities and colleges to address recruitment and retention of emancipated foster youth. Wright State's Independent Scholars Network provides initiatives, services, and resources to enhance retention of former foster youth. It actively recruits prospective students and has two foster care liaisons committed to changing experiences for this student group.
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1. FUNDING
EDUCATION
BEYOND
HIGH SCHOOL
2011–12 The Guide to Federal Student Aid
2. Useful Websites Contact Information
Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC)
College.gov 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
www.college.gov P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
This website is designed to motivate high school students with
inspirational stories and information about planning, preparing, TTY users can call 1-800-730-8913.
and paying for college. Callers in locations without access to 1-800 numbers
may call 319-337-5665 (this is not a toll-free number).
Student Aid on the Web
www.studentaid.ed.gov
The FSAIC staff will answer your federal student aid questions including:
At this U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website
you can •• information about federal student aid programs,
•• ind detailed information on Federal Student Aid programs; research
F •• help completing the FAFSA,
school and career choices; learn about the entire federal student •• help making any corrections or updates to your FAFSA,
aid process, eligibility, and the application process; and access other
•• elp in understanding your Student Aid Report (SAR),
h
Federal Student Aid websites and publications online.
which contains your application results,
•• reate a “MyFSA,” a federal student aid personalized folder to help
C
•• nformation about the process of determining financial
i
you decide on a career, research schools, and find scholarships. Track
need and awarding aid, and
your progress in the college planning and application process and
access other sources of nonfederal aid. •• general information about your current federal student loans.
You also can use an automated response system at the FSAIC to find
out if your FAFSA has been processed and to request a copy of your
FAFSA on the Web SM
Student Aid Report or SAR. Or you can write to the FSAIC.
www.fafsa.gov
Apply for federal student aid online using FAFSA on the Web SM State Higher Education Agencies
(the online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
or FAFSASM.) www.ed.gov/programs/bastmp/SHEA.htm
List of agencies responsible for administering state financial aid programs.
Military
www.studentaid.ed.gov/military
If you are in the armed forces or have a family member in the
service, visit this site to find out more about grants, repayment,
and forgiveness options.
National Student Loan Data SystemSM (NSLDSSM)
www.nslds.ed.gov
Use your personal identification number, called Federal Student Aid PIN,
to access all your federal student loan records and obtain contact
information on your loan servicer.
Office of Inspector General Hotline
www.ed.gov/misused
To report student aid fraud (including identity theft), waste,
or abuse of U.S. Department of Education funds.
If you paid for a copy of this FREE publication,
1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733) please write to the FSAIC at the address above.
E-mail: oig.hotline@ed.gov
3. FUNDING EDUCATION
BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
The Guide to Federal Student Aid | 2011–12
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid
5. CONTENTS
Our Mission........................................................... vi Am I Eligible?....................................................... 10
Basic requirements........................................................................... 10
Financial need.................................................................................. 10
Federal Student Aid At-a-Glance...................1 Education requirements.................................................................. 11
What is federal student aid?................................... 1 Intellectual disabilities..................................................................... 11
Children of military personnel killed in Iraq or
Who receives federal student aid?.......................... 1 Afghanistan after Sept. 11, 2001..................................................... 11
How do I apply for federal student aid?.................. 2 Legal and other requirements......................................................... 11
Steps to Federal Student Aid............................................... 3 Agency matching of selected requirements.................................. 12
Federal Student Aid Process............................................... 3 Financial need and Expected Family Contribution (EFC).......... 12
Table 1. Federal Student Aid: Type of aid, eligibility, award Unusual family circumstances........................................................ 13
amount, interest rate, and other details, by program......... 4 Types of Federal Student Aid................................ 13
There are three types of federal student aid.................................. 13
Part I. What You Should Know Grants................................................................... 13
Before You Apply....................................... 7 There are four types of federal student aid grants........................ 13
What is a Federal Pell Grant?.......................................................... 13
Why Should I Invest in an Education? What is a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Can’t I Get a Job Now?............................................ 7 Grant (FSEOG)?............................................................................... 14
What is a TEACH Grant?................................................................. 14
Choosing the Right School..................................... 7
What is an Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant?.......................... 14
What type of school is right for me?................................................ 7
How much financial aid can I get?................................................. 14
What should I consider?.................................................................... 7
Pell Grant...................................................................................... 14
Table 2. Earnings and unemployment rate for people
25 years and over................................................................ 8 FSEOG........................................................................................... 15
Where can I find this information about college?.......................... 8 TEACH Grant............................................................................... 15
Take the next steps............................................................................. 8 Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant........................................... 15
What additional information should I get from a school?............. 8 How will I be paid?........................................................................... 15
Find out about financial aid at the school........................................ 8 How often will I receive funds?....................................................... 15
You have the right to receive the following information Can I receive a grant if I’m enrolled less than half-time?............. 15
from the school.............................................................................. 8 Work-Study.......................................................... 15
Find out the school’s tuition refund policy...................................... 9 What is the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program?....................... 15
Find out the school’s return-of-aid policy....................................... 9 What kinds of jobs are there?......................................................... 15
Find out the school’s completion and transfer-out rates................ 9 Are Federal Work-Study jobs on campus or off campus?............ 15
MyFSA.................................................................... 9 How much can I earn?..................................................................... 15
What can I do with a MyFSA account?............................................ 9 How will I be paid?........................................................................... 16
Can I work as many hours as I want?............................................. 16
Early Eligibility Indicator: FAFSA4caster SM............ 9
What is the purpose of FAFSA4caster?............................................ 9 Loans.................................................................... 16
Who should use FAFSA4caster?....................................................... 9 Federal Perkins Loan Program....................................................... 16
How do you use FAFSA4caster?...................................................... 10 William D. Ford Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program.................. 16
What information does FAFSA4caster provide?........................... 10 Direct Stafford Loans................................................................... 16
Direct PLUS Loans....................................................................... 16
Reducing the Cost of Education........................... 10 Direct Consolidation Loans........................................................ 16
Lower-cost schools........................................................................... 10
What’s the interest rate on these loans?......................................... 16
State Higher Education Agencies.................................................... 10
Table 3. Interest rates for Direct and Perkins loans...........16
Work or volunteer opportunities.................................................... 10
No interest accrual for borrowers in the military......................... 16
Federal income tax credits.............................................................. 10
How much can I borrow?................................................................ 17
Tax breaks......................................................................................... 10
Perkins Loans............................................................................... 17
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6. Direct Stafford Loans................................................................... 17 Identity theft..................................................................................... 22
Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan................................................. 17 What is identity theft?................................................................. 22
Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan............................................ 17 How can this happen?................................................................. 22
For an unsubsidized loan:........................................................... 17 What happens if someone steals my identity and gets
Table 4. Maximum annual aggregate loan limits for a student loan in my name?........................................................ 22
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans, How can I avoid identity theft?................................................... 22
by type of student and number of years in school..............18
Other than interest, are there any fees or charges required
to get these loans?............................................................................ 18 Part II. How Do I Apply?......................... 25
How will I be paid?........................................................................... 18
Perkins Loans............................................................................... 18
Applying for Federal Student Aid......................... 25
Direct Stafford Loans................................................................... 18 Completing the FAFSASM...................................... 25
Can I cancel a loan?.......................................................................... 18 What information do I need to complete a FAFSA?..................... 25
Do I need a PIN?.............................................................................. 26
Direct PLUS Loans............................................... 19
How and when should I get a PIN?................................................ 26
Who can apply for a PLUS Loan?................................................... 19
Don’t I get one automatically?......................................................... 26
How do I apply for a PLUS Loan?................................................... 19
When should I apply for federal student aid?................................ 26
What are the eligibility requirements for PLUS Loans?............... 19
Can I apply online?........................................................................... 26
Are there any other requirements?................................................. 19
Why should I apply online?............................................................. 26
Do I need to find a lender?.............................................................. 19
How do I apply online?.................................................................... 26
How much can a parent or graduate and professional degree
student borrow?............................................................................... 19 Can I only apply online?.................................................................. 27
Who receives the loan money—the parent or the student?........ 19 Dependency status........................................................................... 27
Can the PLUS Loan be transferred to the student and become Independent students report their own income and assets
the student’s responsibility to repay?.............................................. 19 (and those of a spouse, if married)............................................ 27
Can a borrower cancel a PLUS Loan?............................................ 19 What if I’m considered a dependent student but have no
contact with my parents or access to their information?............. 28
Other than interest, are there any fees or charges to get
a PLUS Loan?.................................................................................... 19 Special circumstances................................................................. 28
Is there a grace period?.................................................................... 19 What if I’m a dependent student but my parents are divorced
or separated?..................................................................................... 29
Need to Find Out More?....................................... 20 Do I report stepparents’ information?............................................ 29
Other Sources of Information.............................. 20 Do I need to fill out a FAFSA every year I apply for aid?.............. 29
School financial aid office................................................................ 20 If you filled out FAFSA last year................................................. 29
When should I first contact the financial aid office?.................... 20 What if I need help filling out my FAFSA?.................................... 29
What questions can my FAA answer for me?........................... 20 How do the schools I’m interested in
attending get my FAFSA information?.......................................... 30
State Higher Education Agency...................................................... 21
What if I want to add or change schools later?............................. 30
AmeriCorps...................................................................................... 21
How do I sign my application?........................................................ 30
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program (Byrd Program)... 21
Public libraries and the Internet..................................................... 21 What Happens After I Submit My
Businesses and labor organizations................................................ 21 FAFSA Online?..................................................... 30
Organizations, foundations, etc....................................................... 21 After you apply for federal student aid, you’ll receive
U.S. armed forces.............................................................................. 21 your processed FAFSA results......................................................... 30
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.............................................. 21 Federal Student Aid notice of SAR results
College.gov........................................................................................ 22 available online: Sample e-mail.........................................31
What do I do with my SAR?............................................................ 31
It’s a Jungle Out There … Be Careful!................... 22 If you need to make corrections to your SAR............................... 31
Scholarship scams............................................................................ 22 How do I find out if I’m eligible for federal student aid
What about scholarship search services?.................................. 22 and how much I’ll receive?.............................................................. 31
How can I tell which scholarship services are scams?............. 22 Student Aid Report (SAR) for 2011–2012: Sample
Your SAR will look like this...............................................32
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7. Part III. Repaying Your Student Loan....... 33
Borrower’s Responsibilities.................................. 33
Think about how much you’re borrowing..........................33
Sign a promissory note......................................................33
Make payments on time.....................................................33
Continue to pay your loans while waiting for
deferment or forbearance approval...................................33
Keep in touch with your loan servicer...............................33
Receive entrance and exit counseling................................33
Borrower’s Rights................................................. 34
Details about your loan.....................................................34
Grace period......................................................................34
Loan repayment schedule..................................................34
Change in loan servicers....................................................34
Loan Repayment.................................................. 34
When do I start paying back my student loans?........................... 34
How much time do I have to repay my student loans?................. 34
How much will I have to repay each month?................................ 34
What repayment plans are available for Stafford Loans?............. 34
Table 5. Direct and FFEL Repayment Plans:
By type of plan, monthly payment terms, time frame,
and other information....................................................35
Postponing Loan Repayment.......................................................... 35
What is deferment?.......................................................................... 35
How do I qualify for deferment?.................................................... 35
What is forbearance?....................................................................... 35
Applying for deferment or forbearance......................................... 36
Consolidating Your Loans.................................... 36
What is loan consolidation?............................................................ 36
When can I consolidate my loans?................................................. 36
What’s the interest rate on a Consolidation Loan?........................ 36
Loan Cancellation................................................ 36
Is it ever possible to have my federal student loan canceled?...... 36
Total and permanent disability....................................................... 37
Death................................................................................................. 37
Glossary................................................... 39
Other Federal Student
Aid Publications..............Inside Back Cover
The Guide v
8. Our Mission
F ederal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, plays a central and essential role
in the nation’s postsecondary education community.
Federal Student Aid’s core mission is to ensure that all eligible individuals benefit from federal financial assistance—grants,
work-study, and loans—for education beyond high school. The programs we administer comprise the nation’s largest source
of student aid. Every year, we provide more than $150 billion in aid to nearly 14 million postsecondary students and their families.
Our staff is based in 10 cities in addition to our Washington, DC headquarters.
You have many postsecondary education options from which to choose. Whether you decide to attend a four-year college or
university, community college, or career school, the knowledge you gain will be of value to you for the rest of your life, no matter
where you go or what you do.
Glossary
Definitions of financial aid terms frequently used in this publication can be found in the Glossary on page 39.
As a result of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, beginning July 1, 2010, federal student loans
under the Federal Family Education Loan ProgramSM (FFELSM Program) are no longer made by private lenders. Instead,
all new federal student loans come directly from the U.S. Department of Education under the Direct Loan ProgramSM.
The Guide vi
9. Federal Student Aid
At-a-Glance
T his section is a quick reference to federal student
aid programs and how to apply for aid. The rest
of the publication provides more detail of what you need
Who receives federal student aid?
Our most basic eligibility requirements are that you must
• demonstrate financial need,
to know as you go through the federal student aid process.
• be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen,
• have a valid Social Security number,
What is federal student aid? • egister (if you haven’t already) with Selective Service,
r
It’s financial help for eligible students to pay for education if you’re a male between the ages of 18 and 25,
expenses at an eligible postsecondary school (e.g., college, • aintain satisfactory academic progress in postsecondary
m
vocational school, graduate school). school, and
OVERVIEW
There are three categories of federal student aid: grants, work- • show you’re qualified to obtain a postsecondary education by
study, and loans. Check with your school to find out which `` aving a high school diploma or General Educational
h
program(s) it participates in. Development (GED) certificate;
PREPARE
Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, `` ompleting a high school education in a homeschool setting
c
room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. approved under state law;
Aid also can help pay for other related expenses, such as a
`` assing an approved ability-to-benefit test (if you don’t
p
computer and for dependent care.
have a diploma or GED, a school can administer a test to
APPLY
determine whether you can benefit from the education
offered at that school);
RECEIVE
This section is a quick reference to our federal student The graphic at the lower left and right of each
aid programs and how to apply for this aid. The rest of
this publication provides more detail of what you need to
page provides a key to the primary topic—
based on the Prepare-Apply-Receive-Repay
know as you go through the federal student aid process. cycle—covered in the text on that page.
REPAY
The Guide 1
10. At-a-Glance
`` ompleting six credit hours or equivalent course
c Have questions? Contact/visit the following:
work toward a degree or certificate; or • 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
`` eeting other federally approved standards your
m • 1-800-730-8913 (TTY for the hearing impaired)
state establishes. • studentaid@ed.gov
• www.studentaid.ed.gov
How do I apply for federal • a college financial aid office
student aid?
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSASM).
For FAFSA on the Web, go to www.fafsa.gov. Using
FAFSA on the Web is faster and easier than using paper.
If you need a paper FAFSA, you can download a PDF from
www.fafsa.gov or order one from the Federal Student Aid
Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
You can apply beginning Jan. 1, 2011; for the 2011–12
academic year and have until June 30, 2012, to submit your
FAFSA. But you need to apply early! Schools and states often
use FAFSA information to award nonfederal aid. Their deadlines
are usually early in the year. You can find state deadlines at FAFSA
on the Web or on the paper FAFSA. Check with the schools you’re
interested in for their deadlines.
2. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR).
After you apply, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report, or SAR.
Your SAR contains the information reported on your FAFSA
and usually includes your Expected Family Contribution
(EFC). The EFC is an index used to determine your eligibility
for federal student aid. Review your SAR information and make
any corrections or changes, if necessary. The school(s) you list
OVERVIEW
on your FAFSA will get your SAR data electronically.
3. Contact the school(s) you might attend.
Make sure the financial aid office at each school you’re interested
in has all the information needed to determine your eligibility.
PREPARE
If you’re eligible, each school’s financial aid office will send you
an award letter showing the amount and types of aid (from all
sources) the school will offer you. You can compare award letters
from the schools to which you applied and see what aid you can
APPLY
receive from each school.
RECEIVE
REPAY
The Guide 2
11. Steps to Federal Student Aid
The following figure will help you keep track of what you need to do when applying for federal student aid.
Get free information and help from a school Within a few days, the U.S. Department of
1 5
counselor, the financial aid office at the Education will send you your Student Aid Report
college or trade school you plan to attend, (SAR)—the result of your FAFSA. Review
or the U.S. Department of Education your SAR and, if necessary, make changes
at www.studentaid.ed.gov or or corrections and submit your SAR for
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). reprocessing. Your complete, correct SAR
Free help is available any time during the will contain your Expected Family Contribution
application process. You should never have (EFC)—the number used to determine your
to pay for help. federal student aid eligibility.
Get a Federal Student Aid PIN, a personal The college or trade school that you
2 6
identification number. A PIN lets you plan to attend might request additional
apply, “sign” your online Free Application information from you. Be sure to respond
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM), make by any deadlines, or you might not receive
corrections to your application information, federal student aid.
and more—so keep it safe. Go to
www.pin.ed.gov to get one.
All applicants: The college or trade school will
Collect the documents needed to apply,
tell you how much aid you can get at that school.
including income tax returns and W-2 forms
Contact the school's financial aid office if you
3 7
(and other records of income). A full list
have any questions about the aid being offered.
of what you need is at www.fafsa.gov.
First-time applicants: Review award letters
Tax return not completed at the time you
from schools to compare amounts and types
apply? Estimate the tax information, apply,
of aid being offered. Decide which school to
and correct information later.
attend based on a combination of (a) how
well the school suits your needs and (b) its
affordability after all aid is taken into account.
Note: ou also might be able to get financial aid from your state
Y
Complete the FAFSA between Jan. 1, 2011,
4
government, your school, or a private scholarship. Research
and June 30, 2012 (no exceptions to either nonfederal aid early (ideally, start in the spring of your junior
date!). BUT, apply as soon as possible year of high school). You can find a free scholarship search at
OVERVIEW
after Jan. 1 to meet school and state aid www.studentaid.ed.gov/scholarship. Be sure to meet
deadlines (see note at bottom of page). all application deadlines!
Apply online at FAFSA on the Web SM
(the faster and easier way) by going to
www.fafsa.gov. If you don’t already have
your PIN, you can get it when you complete
PREPARE
t
he online FAFSA.
Federal Student Aid Process
The Federal Student Aid process has four cycles. Below is a brief description of each one of them, with fuller details to follow.
APPLY
Federal Student Aid process: In summary
PREPARE APPLY RECEIVE REPAY
This guide gives you information Too many students assume they won’t We’ll inform you and your selected If your aid is in the form of a loan,
RECEIVE
about federal student aid programs, qualify or think the FAFSA looks schools about your Expected Family this guide will give you general
as well as other means of paying for your difficult to complete. The improved Contribution (EFC). Then the schools information on the repayment process.
education after high school. online FAFSA is much simpler than it will tell you how much—and what sorts You can find detailed information
used to be. It’s a good idea to apply. You of—aid you qualify for. on repaying student loans at
may be surprised by the amount of aid www.studentaid.ed.gov/repaying as well
REPAY
for which you qualify. as the publication Your Federal Student
Loans at www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs.
The Guide 3
12. At-a-Glance
Table 1. Federal Student Aid: Type of aid, eligibility, award amount, interest rate, and other details,
by program
Award
Program Type of Aid Eligibility (i.e., who can get the grant) Details
Amounts
Grants and Work-Study
Federal Pell Grant Grant: does not Available almost exclusively to $609–$5,550
have to be repaid undergraduates; student may receive up to for 2010–11
2 consecutive maximum awards in a year if
attending school year-round
Federal Supplemental Grant: does not For undergraduates with exceptional financial $100–$4,000
Educational Opportunity have to be repaid need; Federal Pell Grant recipients take priority;
Grant (FSEOG) funds depend on availability at school
Teacher Education Grant: does not For undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and Up to $4,000 Undergraduate
Assistance for College have to be repaid graduate students who are taking or will a year students: total
and Higher Education unless you fail to be taking course work necessary to become amount may not
(TEACH) Grant carry out the an elementary or secondary school teacher; exceed $16,000
service obligation recipient must sign an Agreement to Serve Graduate student:
In that case, you promising to teach full-time in a high-need total amount
must repay a field for four complete academic years (within may not exceed
TEACH Grant as a eight years of completing academic program $8,000
Direct Unsubsidized for which the TEACH Grant was received) at a
Loan with interest low-income elementary or secondary school
accrued from the or educational service agency
date the grant
was disbursed
Iraq and Afghanistan Grant: does not For students who are not Pell-eligible; Maximum is
Service Grant have to be repaid whose parent or guardian died as a result of same as Pell
military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after maximum;
Sept. 11, 2001; and who, at the time of the payment
parent’s or guardian’s death, were less than adjusted
OVERVIEW
24 years old or were enrolled at least part- for less-than-
time at an institution of higher education full-time study
Federal Work-Study Money earned For undergraduate and graduate students No annual Jobs can be
while attending minimum on campus or
PREPARE
school; does not or maximum off campus;
have to be repaid amounts students are paid
at least federal
minimum wage
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13. Table 1. Federal Student Aid: Type of aid, eligibility, award amount, interest rate, and other details,
by program (continued)
Eligibility
Type of Aid and
Program (i.e., who can Award Amounts Details
Interest Rate
get the loan)
Loans
Federal Loan: must Undergraduate and Undergraduate students: Must be repaid to
Perkins Loans be repaid graduate students up to $5,500 a year the school that
enrolled at least Graduate and professional made the loan
half-time students: up to $8,000 a year Up to 10 years to repay,
5%
Must demonstrate Amount actually received depending on the
financial need depends on financial amount owed
need, amount of other aid,
availability of funds at school
William D. Ford Loan: must Undergraduate and $3,500–$8,500, depending The U.S. Department of
Direct Stafford be repaid graduate students on year in school Education is the lender
Loans enrolled at least half-time and pays interest on the
Must demonstrate loan while you are in
Undergraduate students: school at least half-time
Direct financial need
• or loans first disbursed on or
F and during grace and
Subsidized after July 1, 2010, and before deferment periods
Stafford Loans July 1, 2011: 4.5% Between 10 and
• or loans first disbursed on or
F 25 years to repay,
after July 1, 2011, and before depending on amount
July 1, 2012: 3.4% owed and type of
• or loans first disbursed on or
F repayment plan selected
after July 1, 2012: 6.8%
Graduate students: 6.8%
Direct Loan: must Undergraduate and $5,500–$20,500 (less any The U.S. Department of
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Unsubsidized be repaid graduate students subsidized amount received Education is the lender
Stafford Loans enrolled at least half-time for the same period), The borrower is
Financial need is not depending on year in school responsible for paying
6.8% and dependency status
required all interest on the loan
starting on the date the
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25 years to repay,
depending on amount
owed and type of
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Table 1. Federal Student Aid: Type of aid, eligibility, award amount, interest rate, and other details,
by program (continued)
Eligibility
Type of Aid and
Program (i.e., who can Award Amounts Details
Interest Rate
get the loan)
Loans (continued)
Direct Loan: must Graduate students Cost of attendance The U.S. Department of
PLUS Loans be repaid enrolled at least half-time (determined by the school) Education is the lender
(for parents and and minus any other financial Loan is unsubsidized
graduate and aid received; there is no (you are responsible for
7.9% Parents of dependent minimum amount
professional undergraduate students paying all interest)
degree students) to help pay the cost of
their child’s education
Financial need is not
required
Must not have adverse
credit history
Loan Consolidation
Direct Loan: must be repaid Borrowers with multiple Depends on the amount of Combine multiple
Consolidation Fixed rate is based on the federal student loans the loans federal student loans
Loans weighted average of the into one loan
interest rates on the loans being A parent loan cannot
consolidated, rounded up to the be consolidated with
nearest one-eighth of 1% the student’s loan(s) and
Cannot exceed 8.25% become the student’s
responsibility to pay
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15. PART I.
What You Should
Know Before You Apply
T he amount and type of federal aid the U.S. Department
of Education provides doesn’t always depend solely
on financial need. Once students apply for aid, many are
When we refer to “school” in this guide, we mean a two-year
or four-year public or private college or university, or a career
or trade school.
surprised by the amount of aid they receive. So a good rule
of thumb is: Don’t assume you’re not eligible. Take the time Choosing the Right School
to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid—the FAFSASM. What type of school is right for me?
If you can’t decide where to go to school or need help
Why Should I Invest in an Education? planning for college, talk to your school counselor or visit
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www.studentaid.ed.gov and click on “Choosing a School.”
Can’t I Get a Job Now? Here you can learn more about the types of schools available in
the field you interested in, start comparing schools, and learn
Yes, maybe you could, but a college degree will make your chances
how to assess them. You can even create a personal portfolio at
even better. Over a working life, a person with a bachelor’s degree
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www.studentaid.ed.gov/myfsa to keep track of your college
will earn almost twice as much as someone with just a high school
search and access other U.S. Department of Education databases
diploma. Higher education equates to more job options and higher
with detailed college information and career options.
earnings. Check out the earnings and unemployment rates for
people 25 years and older with different levels of education in table 2.
What should I consider?
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The more education you have, the more you earn.
• oes the school offer the courses and type of program I want?
D
• o I meet the admissions requirements?
D
Not sure what a term means?
• oes the school offer a high-quality education?
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What does this word mean? You will encounter
• oes the school participate in Federal Student Aid programs?
D
financial aid terms that might be new to you.
These words will be highlighted in bold at first • oes the school offer services I need and activities
D
mention. If you find a word you don’t understand, I’m interested in?
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see the Glossary on page 39 or visit our online
glossary at www.studentaid.ed.gov/glossary.
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Table 2. Earnings and unemployment rate personnel have misrepresented any aspect of the educational
for people 25 years and over program or its costs, you should call the Inspector General Hotline
at 1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-3387). You’re paying for a high-
Mean
Unemployment Level of (average) quality education—make sure you get it.
rate in 2009 education completed earnings
in 2009 Take the next steps
14.6% Less than a high school diploma $28,496
Before enrolling, make appointments to visit the colleges
9.7% High school graduate, no college $40,352 or career schools you’re considering. Bring a list of questions
8.6% Some college, no degree $46,800 to ask school representatives. Your education is a major investment,
7.0% Occupational program (trade/ $46,696 so find out as much information as you can before you enroll.
vocational school)
6.8% Associate degree $48,308 What additional information should I get
5.2% Bachelor's degree $71,552 from a school?
3.9% Master's degree $82,628 • sk about the school’s accreditation, licensing, and
A
2.5% Doctoral degree $113,308 student campus security.
2.3% Professional degree $114,712 • ind out the school’s loan default rate (the percentage of
F
students who have attended the school, taken out federal
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population
Survey, unpublished tables, 2010.
student loans, and failed to repay their loans on time). You
might not be able to get aid from some of our programs at
a school that has a high default rate.
Remember to carefully evaluate all relevant aspects of the schools
you’re considering. Just because a school participates in our federal • ind out the school’s job placement rates (the percentage
F
student aid programs doesn’t mean we’ve endorsed the quality of of students who are placed in jobs relevant to their courses
of study).
education the school offers. We don’t approve a school’s curricula,
policies, or administrative practices, except as they relate to the I
f the school advertises its job placement rates, it also must publish:
administration of our federal student aid programs. `` the most recent employment statistics,
`` graduation statistics, and
Where can I find this information
about college? `` any other information necessary to back up its claims.
• Read the school’s catalog or introductory materials. This information must be made available at the time you apply
• isit the U.S. Department of Education’s College Navigator
V for admission to the school. Make sure you get the information
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at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator. you need and check out all of your options as you prepare for
education after high school. It’s never too early to get started
• alk with students who currently attend or have attended
T
pursuing an education, so don’t wait until the last minute to get
the school you’re considering to get their opinion of the school.
started! Know what to expect from the schools you’re considering.
• heck the school’s website.
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• isit the reference section of your local library.
V Find out about financial aid at the school
• alk to high school counselors.
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You have the right to receive the following information
• ontact your State Higher Education Agency; find
C from the school
information at www.ed.gov/Programs/bastmp/SHEA.htm
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• e location, hours, and counseling procedures for the
Th
(this URL is case-sensitive). school’s financial aid office.
• heck to see if any complaints about the school have been
C • e financial aid assistance available, including federal, state,
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protection division of the state attorney general’s office.
• e procedures and deadlines for submitting applications
Th
Search for Better Business Bureau offices at www.bbb.org.
for each available financial aid program.
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse involving federal student
• e school’s criteria for selecting financial aid recipients.
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• e school’s process for determining your financial need.
Th What can I do with a MyFSA account?
• e school’s process for determining the type and amount
Th With your MyFSA account, you can:
of assistance in your financial aid package.
Create a profile. The information you enter about yourself will
• e method and timing of financial aid payments made to you.
Th
be stored in your profile. Make sure to keep your information
• e school’s basis for determining whether you’re making
Th as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
satisfactory academic progress and what happens if you’re not.
(Whether you continue to receive federal student aid depends, Search for colleges and scholarships. Any colleges you add to
in part, on whether you make satisfactory academic progress.) MyFSA will be stored and can be used in worksheets and tables you
use in MyFSA. You may add or delete colleges from this list at anytime
• f you’re offered a Federal Work-Study job, the nature of the
I
job, the hours you must work, your job duties, the pay, and and search for potential scholarships that match your profile.
the method and timing of payment to you. Apply for colleges. MyFSA will track where you stopped entering
your information and will link you to all applications in progress.
Find out the school’s tuition refund policy It will also provide the date and confirmation number of your
If you enroll but never begin classes, you should get most of submitted applications.
your money back. If you begin attending classes but leave before Store and access financial aid information. Any scholarship,
completing your course work, you might be able to get some of loan, and cost of attendance information is saved in the
your money back. Financial Aid Wizard. You also can calculate an estimated
family contribution (EFC)—the eligibility index. This section
Find out the school’s return-of-aid policy of MyFSA also uses the schools you're interested in to calculate
If you receive federal student aid from any program mentioned approximate costs and also has the option of completing
in this publication (except for Federal Work-Study), and you electronic college admission applications.
withdraw from school, some of that money might have to be Create an event calendar. Access your personal events on a daily,
given back to the source by you or by your school. Even if you weekly, or monthly basis.
don’t finish your course work, you’ll have to repay the loan funds
Research careers. Once you have completed the Self Assessment
you received, minus any student loan funds your school has
and Career Finder, any careers or majors that have met your
returned to the U.S. Department of Education.
specifications can be stored and accessed.
Find out the school’s completion
and transfer-out rates Early Eligibility Indicator:
If many students withdraw from a school, it might indicate a
FAFSA4casterSM
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problem with the school. A school is required to tell current and
prospective students the percentage of students who complete the
school’s programs and the percentage of students who transfer out. What is the purpose of FAFSA4caster?
FAFSA4casterSM, at www.fafsa.gov, is a free online tool that
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provides you with early estimates of your eligibility for federal
MyFSA student aid. Having such information helps families plan ahead
for college.
Create a personal portfolio at Federal Student Aid to keep track
of your college searches, college applications, career interests,
Who should use FAFSA4caster?
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and other items related to your college and career search. Go to
www.studentaid.ed.gov/myfsa to create your MyFSA account. FAFSA4caster is for anyone who is not yet ready to file an
official FAFSA. You do not have to be a high school senior to
use FAFSA4caster; in fact, the tool is recommended for juniors,
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How do you use FAFSA4caster? agreements” with four-year colleges under which the course work
taken at the community college transfers into the four-year degree
In FAFSA4caster, you answer financial and other questions
program. Be sure to ask about the types of articulation agreements
that are used to estimate your federal student aid eligibility.
the community college has, with whom, and for what programs of
No signatures are required to submit FAFSA4caster because
study. Discuss any concerns you have about transfer courses and
it is not the official federal student aid application.
credits with the college registrar at the college you’re transferring to.
What information does
State Higher Education Agencies
FAFSA4caster provide?
Contact your state Higher Education Agency about any
When you complete FAFSA4caster, the tool displays a worksheet to
aid program or scholarship sponsored by your state.
help you determine the net cost of attending your chosen school.
Contact information, by state, is available at
At the top of the page, you can enter the school’s cost of attendance
www.ed.gov/Programs/bastmp/SHEA.htm
(there is a link to College Navigator in case you need to look up
(this URL is case-sensitive)
the cost). Next, a number of sources of college funding are listed.
FAFSA4caster indicates your estimated Pell Grant amount (if any),
Federal Work-Study amount (based on the average nationally), and Work or volunteer opportunities
maximum Stafford Loan eligibility. There are fields where you can You can work part-time to pay part of your costs. Be sure your
fill in the amounts of state and college aid and private scholarships work and school schedules don’t conflict and that you save enough
you expect (or hope) to get. Finally, there is a field where you can time for studying.
indicate how much in savings you (or your family) will contribute
toward the cost of college. At the bottom of the page, FAFSA4caster Federal income tax credits
summarizes the cost, the aid entered, and the difference (the net cost There are three tax credits available to help you offset the costs
of attending college). You can compare schools by changing cost of of higher education by reducing the amount of your income tax:
attendance, deleting state aid if you will be an out-of-state student at the Hope Credit, American Opportunity Credit, and the Lifetime
a particular school, amending the amount of aid available from the Learning Credit, also referred to as education credits. See Internal
school, and so on. Revenue Services (IRS) Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education
at www.irs.gov.
Note:
It is important to understand that the federal aid amounts
provided by FAFSA4caster are estimates.
Tax breaks
Certain borrowers can take a tax deduction for the interest
actually paid on student loans. This benefit applies to all loans
Reducing the Cost of Education
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used to pay for postsecondary education school expenses. The
maximum deduction is $2,500 a year. See IRS Publication 970,
There are other options you might consider to lower the cost Tax Benefits for Education, chapter 4, at www.irs.gov.
of your education after high school. The following are a few
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Am I Eligible?
Lower-cost schools
If you’ll be working toward a bachelor’s degree, you might consider Basic requirements
starting at a two-year community college and then transferring to
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To receive aid from the federal student aid programs discussed
a four-year school. Community colleges are usually less expensive
in this guide, you must meet certain criteria.
than four-year schools. (Some four-year schools that are partially
funded by local or state taxes can be less expensive as well.) If
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attending a community college allows you to live at home, you
can save money on room and board. If you decide to start at a Except for some loan programs, you must show that you have
community college, make sure your community college courses will financial need, according to our requirements (see “Financial
transfer to your four-year college and that they will count toward Need and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)” on page 12).
your bachelor’s degree. Many community colleges have “articulation
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