This document provides steps for applying for financial aid, including completing the FAFSA, submitting required documents, creating a PIN number, checking application status on MyDelta, and following up if selected for verification. Key steps are completing the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov using tax documents and W-2s, checking MyDelta for award information, and submitting additional verification documents if required. The process can take 2-3 weeks if electronic or 5-6 weeks if mailing signed forms.

1. Applying for and Following up with Financial Aid T. Gould EDU653

2. Applying for Financial Aid Click on the picture below to watch a 5 minute video on Financial Aid.

3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Step 1:

4. Things you will need to complete the FAFSA Your Drivers License Your Social Security Card Last years tax returns Last years W’2s Step 1 Cont.

5. Prior to completing the FAFSA information online, it is a good idea to use the FAFSA worksheet so you know what will be required Step 2

6. The form will look very similar to the electronic form that you will complete at the FAFSA website. Step 2 Cont.

7. Create a pin number for your FAFSA Needed for electronic signature If you are filing as a dependent, parents will need a pin also Step 3

8. Make sure to include school code (002251) Sign Form Electronically Print signature page and mail in Step 4

9. School listed will receive Student Aid Report (SAR) If signed electronically 2 -3 weeks If printed signed form mailed in 5 -6 weeks You will receive SAR If signed electronically 2 -3 weeks If printed signed form mailed in 5 -6 weeks In your SAR, your Estimated Family Income (EFC) will be listed Step 5

10. You will receive an email sent to your college email with what your eligibility will be Step 6

11. Your email will state that you: Have been awarded Need to submit more information Have been Denied and what other options you have Step 6 Cont.

12. You’ve been selected for verification The government randomly selects student for verification. Complete verification form and submit all documentation of income reported on the FAFSA Submit copies – all submitted documents will be shred after verification process is completed Step 7

13. Complete Verification Form With attached copies of Tax returns (must be signed) and W’2s Step 7 Cont

14. Apply for Loans Subsidized – government pays interest Unsubsidized – student pays interest Parent Loans Complete loan application and turn it in to Financial Aid Office Step 8

15. Check MyDelta for Award Letter Step 9

16. MyDelta Step 9

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