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WELCOME TO WAGNER FAFSA NIGHT
FEB. 28, 2013WWW.FAFSA .GOV
FREE! ! ! DO NOT PAY ANYTHING! !
APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE .
COME TO T129 FOR HELP.
F INANCIAL A ID SATURDAYS AT ALAMO COLLEGES:
MARCH 2 & APRIL 6
WHY COMPLETE A FAFSA?Why Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid)?This is how a student’s eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid is determined
Completing a FAFSA is FREEHow early can you complete a FAFSA? January 1, 2013 for 2013-2014 school yearDo you have to have filed your tax return or received your W2s
to fill out the FAFSA?NO. You can estimate using a last pay stub and make an update once you have filed (updates must be made through the IRS Match Feature on the FAFSA)
FAFSA VIDEO
http://www.aie.org/paying-for-college/fafsa-info-center/watch-your-guide-to-the-fafsa.cfm
WHO IS CONSIDERED A “PARENT”?U.S. Department of Education’s definition of
parent is limited to:Biological parentsStepparent legally married to biological parentAdoptive parents
A “parent” cannot beA legal guardianGrandparent / aunt / uncle, etc, whom the student lives with
WHAT IS A DEPENDENCY OVERRIDE?Gives financial aid administrator authority to
allow otherwise dependent applicant to apply as independent applicant due to unusual circumstances
Parent abuse, abandonment, incarceration, etc.Not used simply because student lives outside parent
household after age 18 or parents object to provide data
Must be supported by documentation by professionals outside the family
Student should contact Financial Aid Office for instructions after submitting the FAFSA without parental data
AFTER FAFSA SUBMISSIONAfter receiving completed application, the Department's
processor will analyze FAFSA information and, using a formula established into law by Congress, calculate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
The results of application, the Student Aid Report, will be sent to the student and schools listed on application
It is important for students to read the SAR carefully since if the SAR has a rejection, the FAFSA will not process until a correction is made
AFTER FAFSA SUBMISSIONThe student’s Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) is subtracted from the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) to determine unmet financial need.
Cost of Attendance = $21,721
- Expected Family Contribution = 0
Unmet Financial Need = $21,721
AFTER FAFSA SUBMISSION
The school will notify student of financial aid package by sending an award letter
The award package is also placed on the student’s online access account for the college
The school may ask for additional information
The student accepts/declines awards either by signature on award letter or online
Student must complete additional requirements for each award type as requested
SCHOLARSHIPSApply for General Scholarships with the
General Scholarship Application Freshmen - www.applytexas.org Continuing Each college’s financial aid website
Check with your college/department for other scholarships
Utilize Outside Donors Surf the Net (www.fastweb.com) Check companies and community organizations College & Career Website or emails
http://school.judsonisd.org/Wagner.cfm
ACCESS GRANTSAvailable (pending funding by the state) to first-
time freshmen who are Texas residents at most public colleges
Annual family income and wages and assets at a determined amount or less
Guaranteed grants and / or scholarships to cover tuition and mandatory fees for 4 years
Must complete the FAFSA and be admitted to university by their Priority Deadline
Must complete 24 credit hours per academic year (at least 12 credit hours in Fall and Spring)
Must maintain a designated cumulative GPA
IMMIGRANT STUDENTS:NORIEGA LAW – HB1403 / SB1528HB1403 is an historic law passed in 2001 that
granted certain non-immigrant students, including undocumented students, the ability to be classified as Texas Residents, which results in two benefits: Pay in-state tuition at a Texas public university Qualify for state financial aid.
In 2005, SB1528 amended the provisions of HB1403 so that they applied to all individuals who had lived in Texas a significant part of their lives. Citizens, permanent residents, and certain non-immigrant students could also establish a claim to residency following this provision.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Students are eligible to submit the TASFA (Texas Application for
State Financial Aid) if they:
Are not a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Graduated from a Texas public or private high school or received a GED
Resided in Texas for three consecutive years leading to graduation or receipt of a GED
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Provide their institutions a signed affidavit indicating intent to apply for permanent residency as soon as possible
Have registered as a new entering student at an institution of higher education not earlier than the Fall 2001 semester
Have resided in Texas for the twelve months prior to enrollment
HOW DO STUDENTS SUBMIT TASFA?The student must submit a paper TASFA to the
Office of Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid can be accessed at www.collegeforalltexans.com
Students with a family income less than $6500 must submit documentation of how expenses are paid
Males must register with the Selective Service and provide proof that they have registered or are not required to register
HOW ARE IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AWARDED FINANCIAL AID?
Awards are based on financial need and offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted
Awards are for tuition and fees only; awarding is in July
Only awarded students will be notified
The program is not available in Summer terms
The student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HB1403 STUDENTSThe following websites offer scholarships for HB 1403 students:
www.maldef.org
www.getreadyforcollege.org
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR ALL FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
Must maintain a 2.0 Cumulative GPA
67% completion rate of attempted hours i.e. Fall = 12 hours / Spring = 12 hours Total Attempted = 24 hours Must complete 17 hours
Maximum hours attempted must not exceed 1 ½ times the required number of hours necessary to earn degree
i.e. Undergraduate Program = 120 hours x 1.5 = 180 hours
QUESTIONS??