5 things before December.pdfMapping_Your_Future_Set_up_FSA_ID.pdfTHE 2024- 2025 FAFSA IS OPEN.
6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
2024-25 FAFSA To Launch by December 31
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will launch by December 31, 2023, according to an announcement posted in November by the US Department of Education (ED). Since 2016, the FAFSA has opened on October 1, meaning that students have three fewer months to complete the form this cycle. This announcement clarifies that the newly revised application will meet the federal statutory requirement to open prior to January 1, 2024.
Although the announcement’s language of “by December 31” implies that the FAFSA could launch sooner, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) recommends that for planning purposes, our member organizations use December 31 as the effective opening date.
Resource: National College Attainment Network site
Copy of FULL FINANCIAL AID FAAP Presentation 2023-2024 9 6 2023.pptxThis Powerpoint contains all the slides that Ms. Moore presented to Senior classes along with additional information on loans and other important financial aid tips.
Click to learn about the 9 Myths about the FSA ID
MappingYourFuture_Scholarship_Tracking.xlsxLog into your Wake ID and click the Mapping Your Future link below to help you keep track of scholarships and financial aid offers.
Who can get financial aid? Most United State citizens or eligible noncitizens are eligible for financial aid for college or career school. It is important to:
understand the criteria of the programs.
how to stay eligible.
how to get your eligibility back if you lose it.
Click the link to learn about your eligibility: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility
Financial Aid and Undocumented Students
NOTE: If you do NOT have a social security number, please book an appointment to learn how to qualify for institutional aid.
Click to learn about the TYPES of financial aid.
Do You Need Money for College or Career School_.pdfLearn how completing the FAFSA helps you get money for college.
Did you know that when you complete the FAFSA you are considered for state aid at a community college, an independent college, or any one of the UNC institutions?
Colleges have access to your information one day after it's processed, but each college has its own process and time frames for accessing FAFSA information.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID? (Gather these documents)
The FAFSA questions ask for information about you (your name, date of birth, address, etc.) and about your financial situation. Depending on your circumstances (for instance, whether you’re a U.S. citizen or what tax form you used), you might need the following information or documents as you fill out your application:
What is Residency Determination Service or RDS and why do you need to complete it before starting on your FAFSA? RDS is a required component in order to receive in-state tuition or eligibility for state-funded financial aid. Click to complete your RDS. Click to see a CFNC video of how to complete.
Need to check the status of your FAFSA? Click here
How can you reduce your school tuition to $500 per semester? Learn more about NC Promise: Click here
Understand the Full Impact of Your FAFSA® Application
Not only is your FAFSA form an application for federal student aid, it also is used in determining your eligibility for certain state and school financial aid.
Your FAFSA information is shared with the colleges and/or career schools you list on your application. The financial aid office at a school uses your information to figure out how much aid you may receive at that school.
Note: The school might also have other forms for you to fill out to get school aid, so check with the financial aid office to be sure.
Your information also goes to your state's higher education agency, as well as to agencies of the states where your chosen schools are located. Many states have financial aid funds that they give out based on FAFSA information
Grants: Click
How can do you know whether your FAFSA was processed correctly? Check for a confirmation email from FAFSA. Each week Ms. Moore will also pull a school report. If an error shows on your application, she will send you an email to your WCPSS email account. Ms. Moore is available to help you understand the error and show you how to fix it.
https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct
Click to see the Student Handout given during Ms. Moore's class presentation in English class.
A few tidbits
Parents that have multiple students who need to file an application may be eligible to transfer their FAFSA® information into a new application from the original student’s confirmation page.
Students are able to view additional information about the schools they selected on their FAFSA® form for easy comparison of schools.
Students and parents can correct or update an application once it is processed. How to Correct or Update Your FAFSA® Form
ATTENTION, ATTENTION.........AVOID SCAMS!!!
https://studentaid.gov/articles/student-loan-scams/
Play It Safe: Protect Yourself From Student Loan Scams
Organize the scholarships that you plan to apply for by using this spreadsheet.