welcome to new jersey’s first college goal sunday! you can afford college!
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WELCOME TO NEW JERSEY’S FIRST COLLEGE GOAL
SUNDAY!
You can afford college!
BUT HOW?
• Financial aid is available for almost every student…
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?
• Grants or Scholarships for…
– Academic achievement– Family’s income– Talent (athletic, artistic, etc)– New Jersey students– Other skills
OTHER FINANCIAL AID
• Student Loans – An Investment in Your Own Education
• Work-Study – Earn as You Work
• Internships, Co-op Programs – Not Financial Aid, but Another Source of Money and Valuable Experience
WHICH STUDENTS GET AID?
• The ones who apply…learn more today at College Goal Sunday about how to apply for Financial Aid
WHAT’S A PIN?
• www.pin.ed.gov
• Personal Identification Number
• Student and parent need PIN’s
• Electronic signature for filing your FAFSA on the Web
• Receive PIN by e-mail in 3 days
• Keep PIN for future use
THEN WHAT HAPPENS?
• Output documents – Student Aid Report (SAR) and Student Eligibility Notice (SEN)
• Financial Aid Award Letter from college
• Student Loan applications
• Verification
• Remember – read everything, save a copy, sign and return what’s required
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
• Soon! Find out the application deadlines for the schools you’re interested in attending – many schools recommend that you file early
• Don’t wait to be admitted – file your FAFSA first
• Don’t miss out because you filed late
Good Luck!