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Applying for Financial Aid 2016-2017

Attend this workshop to learn about the different types and sources of financial aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. Get step-by-step guidance on how to complete the FAFSA, Cal Grant application, and other required forms. Find answers to your individual questions.

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Applying for Financial Aid 2016-2017

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  1. Applying for Financial Aid2016-2017

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  3. What Will You Learn At This Workshop? Types and sources of financial aid Required financial aid application forms How to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), CA Dream Act Application and the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form Answers to your individual questions

  4. Gift Aid - Grants or scholarships that do not need to be earned or repaid Work - Money earned by the student as payment for a job on or off campus Loans - Borrowed money to be paid back, usually with interest Types of Financial Aid

  5. Federal government State government Colleges and universities Private agencies, companies, foundations, and employers Sources of Financial Aid

  6. Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards – for high school seniors and recent high school grads with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 family income and assets below the state ceilings who demonstrate financial need Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards – for high school seniors and recent high school grads with a GPA of at least 2.0 who come from disadvantaged or low income families whose family income and assets are below the state ceilings who demonstrate financial need Cal Grant C Awards - for students from low income families pursuing vocational programs of study Cal Grants

  7. Eligibility for Cal Grants • To be eligible for a Cal Grant, the student must also: • be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen, AB540 student - including AB540 eligible DACA students • be a California resident • attend an eligible, accredited California college or university at least half-time in 2016-2017

  8. Residency and Cal Grant Eligibility for 2016-2017 • If unmarried and under 18 years of age, the student will be considered a legal resident of California if: • parents have been legal residents of California for one year immediately prior to September 20, 2016, or • student has lived in California with other legal California residents, other than parents, for two years immediately prior to September 20, 2016, or • parents who are active duty military, stationed in California at the time the student enrolls in college, or parents’ military home of record is California • If married or 18 years of age or older, the student establishes his/her own residency status. The student must be a legal resident of California for one year prior to September 20, 2016 • Undocumented students who qualify for AB540in-state tuition are considered to have satisfied Cal Grant residency requirements. This includes AB540 eligible DACA students

  9. Check with your high school or college counselor for more details on how to file the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form, required of all students 2016-2017 Cal GrantApplication Requirements • By March 2, 2016, complete and submit: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Cal Grant GPA Verification Form If eligible under AB540 or DACA, students should complete the California Dream Act Application: www.caldreamact.org

  10. Possible Cal Grant and Federal Pell Maximum Awards Cal Grant* (From $5,472 to $12,240)  FAFSA or - for AB 540 students - the California Dream Act Application  Verified GPA  Apply by March 2, 2016 Federal Pell Grant (up to $5,915)  FAFSA = $11,247 to $18,155 annually depending on the college/university the student attends and financial need * Check for eligible schools at: www.csac.ca.gov If the student qualifies for Cal Grant, amounts vary depending on the college/university attended, financial need, year in college (full- or part-time) If the student qualifies for the Federal Pell Grant, amounts vary depending on family contribution and enrollment status (full- or part-time) Other eligibility requirements may apply +

  11. Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) • Undergraduates with family incomes of up to $150,000 and net worth of assets of up to $150,000 who: • Submit 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application by March 2, 2016 • attend a UC or CSU • are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have AB 540 status, • are California residents, and • maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA • Annual award amounts: • To be determined by the California Student Aid Commission

  12. California Chafee Grant • The California Chafee Grant program provides up to $5,000 annually to current and former foster youth for college or vocational training at any accredited college in the U.S., based on available funding • To be eligible, foster youth must have been in California foster care on their 16th birthday and not have reached their 22nd birthday before July 1, 2016 • Foster youth are encouraged to apply during their senior year of high school • To apply, the foster youth must complete: • 2016-2017 FAFSA • California Chafee Grant Program Application • AB540 students may also be eligible To apply for a Chafee Grant, go to: www.chafee.csac.ca.gov

  13. How Students Apply for Financial Aid in 2016-2017 • Book about filing the FAFSA available for free download at www.edvisors.com/fafsa-book • By March 2, 2016, complete and submit • 2016-17 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov • 2016-17 Cal Grant verified GPA as submitted by the school • After submitting the completed and electronically signed 2016-17 FAFSA online, Confirmation Page will show • Estimated Federal Pell Grant eligibility • a federal grant whose value ranges from $592 to $5,915 based on the student’s calculated federal need and enrollment status • Estimated Federal Direct Student Loan eligibility

  14. File early, but no later than March 2, 2016, for the Cal Grant Use estimated 2015 income information if taxes are not complete at time of FAFSA submission Student and at least one parent whose information is reported must complete and sign the FAFSA FAFSA Information & Tips

  15. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) • Internet application used by students and parents to complete electronic FAFSA at: • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Sophisticated online edits checks and skip logic help avoid errors • Online help is available for each question • Student and one custodial parent should get a Federal Student Aid ID (FSAID) to sign FAFSA at: • www.fsaid.ed.gov

  16. Using a FSA ID to Sign the FAFSA • The U.S. Department of Education has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN or FSA PIN with a new Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID, effective May 10, 2015. • The FSA ID will allow students and parents to access and electronically sign the online version of the FAFSA with a user-selected username and password. • This new login process will be more secure, since it eliminates the need for students and parents to provide personally identifiable information (PII), such as their name, date of birth and Social Security Number (SSN), every time they access U.S. Department of Education web sites. • This change permits self-service password retrieval by email without requiring the applicant to reveal PII. It also allows for name changes (e.g., through marriage) without requiring an application for a new FSA ID.

  17. Another Useful Form -FAFSA on the Web Worksheet 2016 - 2017 Though not a required form, the 2016-2017 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet may: • Help some students and parents prepare to complete the FOTW • Be used for the January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 federal aid application cycle

  18. Getting Ready • Before starting the FAFSA on the Web (FOTW), gather: • Student driver’s license • Student Alien Registration Card, if applicable • Student and Parent • Social Security cards • 2015 W-2 Forms and records of money earned and other taxable benefits • 2015 federal income tax form (even if not yet completed) • Records of untaxed income • Current bank statements • Business, farm, and other real estate records • Records of stocks, bonds, and other investments • Complete 2016-17 FOTW Worksheet (optional) • Create a file for copies of all financial aid documents submitted

  19. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) The 2016-2017 FAFSA on the Web may be used for the January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 federal student aid application cycle

  20. The FOTW A Seven-Section Online Form Section 1–Student Demographics Section 2–School Selection Section 3–Dependency Status Section 4–Parent Demographics Section 5 – Financial Information Section 6 – Sign and Submit Section 7 – Confirmation

  21. Getting Started on the FOTW START 2016-2017 FAFSA Between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 Between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 START 2015-2016 FAFSA

  22. Login Using FSA ID

  23. FAFSA Introduction Page Introduction Page - 2016-2017 FAFSA

  24. Section 1STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

  25. The FOTW will ask for the student’s last and first names Make sure to report the student’s name exactly as it appears on the student’s Social Security card Section 1Student Name

  26. Double check the student’s Social Security Number when entering it on the FOTW. Student name, Social Security Number and date of birth will be compared through a database match and must match exactly Section 1Student Social Security Number

  27. Section 1 – Student Date of Birth, Gender, Permanent Mailing Address

  28. Home state residence if the student is dependent, the Home State is usually the one in which the custodial parent(s) lives Home state is also used to determine eligibility for state grants in the need calculation to determine the appropriate allowance for state and other taxes paid by that state’s residents Section 1Student Home State Residency 2011

  29. Section 1Phone Number and E-mail Address • Throughout the application process, the student telephone number and e-mail address may be used by the U.S. Department of Education, the state, and the colleges and universities to: • Correspond with the student • Confirm FAFSA data

  30. Section 1Student Marital Status • The student should check his or her marital status as of the date the FAFSA on the Web is submitted • If the student is married or remarried, he or she will be asked to provide information about his or her spouse

  31. Section 1Student Driver’s License • Students should provide their driver’s license number, if they have one • This information may be used to confirm student identity if needed

  32. Section 1 - Student Citizenship Status • If U.S. citizen, status will be confirmed by Social Security match • If eligible noncitizen, status will be confirmed by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) match. This includes: • U.S. permanent residents with I-551 • Conditional permanent residents with I-551C • The holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any of the following designations: “Refugee,” “Asylum Granted,” “Parolee” (I-94 confirms paroled for a minimum of one year and status has not expired), T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.) or “Cuban-Haitian Entrant;” • The holder of a valid certification or eligibility letter from the Department of Health and Human Services showing a designation of “Victim of human trafficking.” • A resident of the Republic of Palau (PW), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (MH), or the Federated States of Micronesia (FM) • Canadian-born Native American under terms of the Jay Treaty

  33. If eligible noncitizen, write in the student’s eight- or nine-digit Alien Registration Number (ARN) Precede an eight-digit ARN with a zero Copy of the student’s Permanent Registration Card may be requested by the financial aid office If neither a citizen nor eligible noncitizen, the student is ineligible for federal aid. Such students should check with their college financial aid office for other aid opportunities. If the student is undocumented as defined in AB540, he/she may be eligible for state financial aid. Learn more at www.caldreamact.org Section 1 - Eligible Noncitizen

  34. Undocumented Students • Undocumented students, while not eligible for federal aid, may want to: • Start inquiring in elementary and high school to see if it is possible for the student to become a permanent resident • Watch for changes in federal and state laws regarding the eligibility of undocumented or under-documented students • Consider applying for federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) which allows for work authorization • Undocumented students applying for Cal Grants and other state aid should complete a California Dream Act Application, not the FAFSA • Check with colleges and universities to see if institutional financial aid is available • Call MALDEF at (213) 629-2512 • Students should apply for all scholarships for which they may be eligible • For a list of scholarships, go to http://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/14-15_MALDEF_Scholarship.pdf and www.e4fc.org

  35. Section 1 - Selective Service Registration • All male students who are between the ages of 18 and 25 must be registered with Selective Service to receive federal and/or state aid • Answer “Register me” only if you are male, aged 18-25, and have not yet registered. • The student may also register by going to: www.sss.gov

  36. Section 1 - High School Completion Status What will be your high school completion status when you begin college in the 2016-2017 school year? • High School Completion Status • When the student begins college in the 2016-2017 school year, what will be the student’s high school completion status? • High school diploma • GED certificate or state authorized high school equivalent certificate • Home schooled • None of the above

  37. Section 1 - Grade Level in 2016-17 2016-2017 What will be your grade level when you begin the 2016-2017 school year? • When the student begins the 2016-2017 school year, what will be his/her grade level? • Never attended college/1st year • Attended college before/1st year • 2nd year/sophomore • 3rd year/junior • 4th year/senior • 5th year/other undergraduate • 1st year graduate/professional • Continuing graduate/professional or beyond

  38. Section 1 - Degree or Certificate Objective What degree or certificate will you be working on when you begin the 2016-2017 school year? 2014-2015 2016-2017 • In the 2016-2017 school year, what degree or certificate will you, the student, be working on? • Some options are: • 1stbachelor’s degree • Associate degree (occupational or technical program) • Associate degree (general education or transfer program) • Graduate or professional degree

  39. Section 1Interest in Work-Study • Select “Yes” if the student is interested in a college-sponsored on or off-campus job • Answering “Yes” does not guarantee that the student will be offered a job • Answering “No” does not mean that the student will received additional grant or scholarship

  40. Section 1First Bachelor’s Degree Will you have your first bachelor’s degree before you begin the 2016-2017 school year? • Will you have your first Bachelor’s degree before July 1, 2016? • students starting college in 2016-17 should mark “No” to this question • only students who will be pursuing a graduate or professional degree during 2016-17 should mark “Yes”

  41. No Yes Section 1Foster Youth • Select “Yes” if you are a foster youth or were at any time in the foster youth care system • Select “No” if you are not a foster youth. Also select ‘No’ if you were not in the foster care system at any time

  42. Section 1Parents’ Educational Level Indicate highest level of schooling completedby the student’s biological or adoptive parents (for state award purposes only) • Use birth parents or adoptive parents - notstepparents or foster parents • This definition of parent is unique to these two questions

  43. Section 1 - Student Aid Eligibility Drug Convictions • Students who have never attended college since high school will not be asked any of the Drug Conviction questions • Students who indicate that they have attended college before will be asked if they have ever received federal student aid • If the answer is “yes,” students will be asked if they were convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs. Most students will answer ‘No” to this question and will not be asked any additional questions • Even students who have been convicted of a drug offense while in college and receiving federal financial aid may still be eligible to receive federal financial aid

  44. Section 1 - High School Question • High School Question • Enter the name, city and state of the high school where the student received or will receive a high school diploma • Select “Confirm” to retrieve the high school information • If no matches are found, the student should select “Next” to save the search information and continue with the FOTW application

  45. Section 2SCHOOL SELECTION

  46. Section 2School Selection FAFSA on the Web allows the student to list up to 10 colleges/universities that will receive his/her student and parent information The student should list first the California school he/she is most likely to attend The student may re-order his/her school choices Then list other schools to which the student is applying for admission

  47. Section 2School Selection • While in the School Selection Section, the student will be asked to enter the location and name or the federal school code for each school to which he/she wants FOTW information sent • If the student does not know the federal school code, enter the state in which the college/university is located and search for the federal school code by the college/university name

  48. List a California college or university first (for Cal Grant consideration) Then list those schools with the earliest financial aid deadlines, regardless of whether they are in-state or out-of-state If the student is applying to more than ten schools, wait for the processed Student Aid Report (SAR) and add additional schools via the Web, using the student FSA ID By phone, using the DRN from the SAR Section 2School Selection Strategies for Listing Colleges NOTE: Each UC and CSU campus must be listed separately

  49. 039803 039803 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF CHANNEL ISLA 001282 001282 001282 SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE 001315 001315 001315 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UCLA) 001315 CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE 001170 CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE Section 2 - School Selection (cont) • The student will be asked to select the housing plan that best describes the type of housing the student expects to have while attending each listed school • The choices for housing are: • On Campus • With Parent • Off Campus • The student’s choice of housing may affect the amount of financial aid for which he/she is eligible. It is usually more expensive to live on or off campus than with parents or relatives • Remember, selecting the On Campus housing option is not an application for On Campus housing. Students should check with the colleges/ universities about housing information when they apply for admission

  50. Section 3STUDENT DEPENDENCY STATUS

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