1. $ FOR COLLEGE

2. FAFSA Overview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c- 23SMf5DyQ

3. FAFSA  FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID  FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER JANUARY 1 AND BEFORE YOUR COLLEGE PRIORITY DATE (USUALLY MARCH/APRIL)  FILL OUT ELECTRONICALLY, AS IT IS MUCH FASTER at WWW.FAFSA.GOV. WWW.FAFSA.GOV

4. Types of Financial Aid  Grants: Money you do not have to pay back.  Scholarships: Money you do not have to pay back.  Student Loans: Federal or private loans that must be paid back, with interest.  Federal Work Study: Jobs offered to students with financial need.

6. Selective Service  All Male US Citizens who are 18 are required to register with the Selective Service in order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid http://www.sss.gov. http://www.sss.gov

7. WHAT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER  DL  2011 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS  2011 W-2 INCOME STATEMENTS  2011 INVESTMENT REPORTS  PARENTS’ BIRTHDATES  PARENTS DATE OF MARRIAGE, ETC.

8. FREE FAFSA WORKSHOPS  CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Eau Claire 2-23-13 at 2pm

9. UWRF Financial Aid Night February 17, 2014 6:30-8:00pm Riverview Ballroom~ University Center

10. Scholarship Resources Financial Aid Office of your college On-line data bases Collegeboard.com. fastaid.com, Studentaid.ed.gov, Fastweb.com, Petersons.com BW Counseling Webpage Local Businesses

11. Books on Scholarships  How to Go to College Almost for Free  Free $ for College for Dummies  Kaplan Scholarships  The Scholarship Book  College Board Scholarship Handbook  Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants & Prizes

12. Scholarship Scams Protect your personal information! If you feel that you are being scammed, contact the Federal Trade Commission at (877) 382-4357.

13. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highscho ol/SitePages/Counseling%20Office.as px

14. SCHOLARSHIP Applications  Follow directions  Proofread AND type your essay  Ask a parent, teacher or friend to proofread your application  If applying via e-mail, make sure your e-mail is business appropriate  Plan ahead!

15. WISCONSIN COVENANT SCHOLAR  FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING A WISCONSIN COLLEGE/TECH COLLEGE & WHO SIGNED PLEDGE IN 8 TH GRADE  COMPLETE A SENIOR CONFIRMATION FORM AND A RECORD OF SERVICE FORM AND RETURN TO THE HEAB BY APRIL 1  COMPLETE FAFSA BY APRIL 1

16. Success/Happiness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik MHZ7mchVo

17. Creating your own happiness  Express gratitude (at least 3) daily  Journal at least 1 positive experience  Exercise daily  Meditate  Commit Random Acts of Kindness

18. Questions?