Financial Aid
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FAFSA:
Please CLICK HERE for an explanation of some major changes to financial aid calculations beginning Oct. 1, 2022
The 2024-25 FAFSA will be delayed for the entire country and will NOT be available until sometime in December 2023.
NJ HS Final (DS) 9_21_2023.pdf11.21.23 NJ HESAA representative spoke on the recent updates and what to expect when completing the 24-25 FAFSA for current seniors.
Applying-for-Federal-Student-Aid.pdfADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES:
Check out these helpful videos on:
How to fill out the FAFSA & other general information
Ed Zamora's College Prep YouTube Channel
View Ed's YouTube Channel HERE which features series of videos on College Prep, Financial Aid (FAFSA) and more!
View Previous Presentations from Ed Zamora Below!
Ed has been sharing financial aid information and insights with Wayne Hills parents and students for many years.
Update from Mr. Ed Zamora - April 28, 2021.
Watch "Creating the Hesaa NJFam's login and reviewing your To Do List and the TAG Grant for NJ students"
Here are two presentations from Mr. Ed Zamora from October 2020.
PRESENTATION NUMBER 1: HS Senior College Prep Program - More scholarship/grant resources, loan advice, & what to do now
The link: https://youtu.be/QZae2YejOVU
Covers:
-Getting Ready for Freshman year of College
-Properly reading the award letters
-Understanding the appeal process
-The Federal and Private loans available and how they work
-Master Promissory Notes & Entrance Interview Paperwork
-Continuing scholarship opportunities
-Dealing with waitlist and rejection
-FERPA and the HIPPA forms
PRESENTATION NUMBER 2: The College Aid Program for families of Sophomores & Juniors (Scholarships, Grants, Financial Aid)
The link: https://youtu.be/sszljRpnxS4
Covers:
-What Sophomore and Junior parents should know and be doing now
-The impact of Test Optional/Blind going forward on the Financial Aid process
-The Federal and State changes to College Aid because of Covid
-Scholarships Available before Senior year in High School
-The impact of divorce and remarriage on Financial Aid Opportunity
-The CARE’s ACT impact on the Financial Aid Future
-How to evaluate colleges on the out of pocket cost
Going to College in NJ? Check out LendEDU
Now available: A new resource from LendEDU that breaks down specific college financial aid options for New Jersey students. Our guide covers grants, scholarships, and student loans that are only offered to students from New Jersey or who plan to attend a college or university in New Jersey.
See the LendEDU page here: https://lendedu.com/blog/new-jersey-student-loans-scholarships-grants/
Just received your Financial Aid Award Letter & Not Sure What To Make Of It?
CLICK HERE for an AWARD LETTER COMPARISON TOOL that can help students and parents compare their financial aid packages from up to 5 different colleges to help determine which package is best for them.
College Benefits Research Group
College Benefits Research Group offers free community workshops, ideal for parents of high school sophomores and juniors, on strategies for maximizing your family’s college financial aid and lowering your out-of-pocket costs. The workshop(s) will reveal what parents of high school students need to know as they take on the challenge of applying to, being accepted at, and paying for college. Additionally, there will be a discussion on the selection and admissions process, essay writing, and interviewing skills.
View their website HERE.