FAFSA & ORSAA
The 24/25 FAFSA for the Class of 2024 is open. It is extremely problematic. Come get help!
Attend a FAFSA night. Let's make sure you do this form correctly.
ORSAA for undocumented students is open.
Every parent, whether they have an SSN or not, needs to make an FSA ID to help their student with the FAFSA.
Class of 2025: Do the 24/24 FAFSA if and ONLY if you are a semester 1 graduate and headed to college during the 24/25 school year. Class of '25 semester 1 graduate FAFSA due dates are by Feb 1st 2025 for Oregon Promise and 24/25 FAFSA.
FINANCIAL AID - 3 FORMULAS GIVE YOU OPTIONS
FAFSA for students with a social security number (SSN) for all schools that disburse federal money.
ORSAA for students who are DACA, TPS, or undocumented, is Oregon's need based money.
CSS Profile a financial microscopic look under the hood of your family's finances used by the nation's most generous colleges.
CSS Schools often require BOTH FAFSA and CSS PROFILE and they should be done after October 1st of senior year and early.
FAFSA - FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Do you, the student, have a social security number? If yes, file FAFSA (normally in October) of senior year. Please begin these next steps in College/Career! I will not see your family's financials.
WHAT IS FAFSA and WHY MUST/SHOULD I FILE IT?
FAFSA is the formula the federal government uses to determine if you get FREE federal schooling money. The Pell Grant is now: $7395 a year.
FAFSA is the formula colleges use to help build your financial aid award letters.
FAFSA is ALSO the application for Oregon's need-based Oregon Opportunity Grant. (Max $7,542 per year) OOG money must be used at Oregon schools.
FAFSA is the formula that is REQUIRED to receive Oregon Promise money - even if you do not receive FREE federal or Oregon need-based aid. Not receiving need based aid? FAFSA is a check off box for you for Oregon Promise.
FAFSA is a formula sometimes required by some colleges to be considered for their merit scholarships.
FAFSA MONEY - HOW MUCH DO I GET?
FAFSA offers access to the Federal Pell Grant for those who qualify income wise. That aide may include: Pell Grant (maximum $7395 per year), Federal SEO grant (maximum $1050 per year), work study award (maximum $4,000 per year), and a student loan (no parent co-sign). The student loan maximums are $27,000 over four years. The free grant money is based on need and is NOT a loan. The student loan must be paid back.
ORSAA - OREGON MONEY
ORSAA money is for undocumented, DACA, and TPS students. ORSAA is very similar to FAFSA! See Mrs. Conolly for help.
Your application is very similar to the FAFSA.
It is extremely private.
The money can only be used at Oregon schools.
CSS PROFILE
College Board CSS Profile Resources
Applying to SELECTIVE and GENEROUS Meets Need Schools? Expect to also do the CSS Profile which is another financial formula required by 400 or so schools.