Check out these financial aid resources to maximize merit aid:
https://www.bigjeducationalconsulting.com/resources
Each Colleges Common Data Set
Most colleges and universities provide FAFSA® Completion Workshops to assist families with completing the FAFSA® application.
For FAFSA® Virtual Workshops dates please check your local high school or college. You are also invited to join one of HESAA’s virtual events listed below.
Please join us for a virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop.
January 18, 2022 – 6pm
February 22, 2022 – 6pm
March 22, 2022 – 6pm
April 12, 2022- 6pm
New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application Completion Workshop.
January 19, 2022 – 6pm
February 23, 2022 – 6pm
March 23, 2022 – 6pm
April 13, 2022 – 6pm
You can join from your computer, tablet or smartphone at
https://www.gotomeet.me/HESAA/hesaa-client-services-2
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 976-999-261
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Meeting ID: 976 999 261
Or dial directly: 976999261@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##976999261
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JRZ2018-2019 Financial Aid Presentation-JRZ.pptxSteps to Applying for Financial Aid
Steps to Applying for Financial Aid
1. Set up an FSA ID (click for quick video)for both the student attending college and one (1) parent. (Aug.- Sept)
2. Gather Financial Documents. (Class of 2020- You will need 2018 tax info)
3. Compete the FAFSA! (Beginning October1st)
4. When you are finished a screen will appear that says....Congratulations! Your FAFSA is complete. You are not done yet!!!
5. Click on the "Answer NJ Questions", and complete a few more questions.
6. You will receive your results including your EFC. This number will determine your eligibility for aid.
7. You may need to verify your answers. This process includes sending a tax transcript. If you did not file taxes in 2018, you may also need a non-filing statement.
8. Make sure that you have sent the FAFSA to each school you applied to. They will then send an Award Letter detailing the financial aid you are eligible for. See a counselor if you do not understand this letter!
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