2022 Financial Aid Presentation

2021 Financial Aid Video presented by the University of Akron

​Handout 1: Do you need money for school?

​Handout 2: Financial Aid at a glance

Handout 3: Don't get scammed

Handout 4: Creating an FSA ID

Handout 5: FAFSA practice worksheet

Handout 6: Scholarship tracking excel worksheet

In addition to the links below, contact the financial aid office of the college your student is interested in attending. They will also be able to assist you with questions about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other financial options you might want to pursue.

• FSA ID - An important element of the online FAFSA. An FSA ID needs to be created prior to starting your student's FAFSA application.

• FAFSA : Free Application for Federal Student Aid - Apply online, and it's FREE

• FAFSA Help Videos

• 7 Easy Steps to filling out the FAFSA video

• Financial Aid Office phone list for Ohio schools

• Financial Aid Comparison Shopper - Allows you to input information from your student aid report (SAR) and gives you a visual comparison of the aid schools are awarding you. Sponsored by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Student Financial Assistance Information - U.S. Dept. of Education - General information for students and parents on the financial aid process

• FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page - Comprehensive, informative, and objective

• State Grants & Scholarships- Ohio financial aid opportunities

• e-Scholar - Government-financed scholarship and job opportunities