Thomas Meunier Georgia Student Finance Commission GAfutures Overview GASFAA Conference 2016 9/17/2018 2016 GASFAA Conference

GAfutures is COMING!!! GAfutures is set to launch on July 26th GAcollege411 will be retired on Wednesday, July 20th at 5pm All admissions and financial aid applications must be completed, or the student will have to start over after the launch of GAfutures 9/17/2018 2016 GASFAA Conference

What’s New Improved and increased access to information regarding state programs and financial aid process Increased access to information with social media presence College Search via National College Search or through Map of Georgia Colleges and Universities Real students providing a face with their stories of how state programs helped them reach goals Single sign-in access between GAfutures and SURFER 9/17/2018 2016 GASFAA Conference

GAfutures Tab Review HOPE & State Aid Programs Federal Aid & Scholarships College Planning Career Exploration Resources About Us My GAfutures

HOPE & State Aid Programs Where users will find information regarding HOPE/Zell and all other State Programs Details regarding Eligibility Award Amounts Application Process Forms and Applications

Financial Aid & Scholarships Where users can find information regarding Federal Financial Aid Financial Aid Process Planning Timeline Information Regarding FAFSA

College Planning Where users can find information regarding the admissions process Research Colleges Apply to Georgia Colleges Request Transcript if High School allows

Career Exploration Where users can research possible careers to assist with College Majors Career Assessments Career Search Skilled Trade Information Career Search for Veterans

Resources Quick resources for GAfutures users Marketing resources available Quick guides for utilizing GAfutures

My GAfutures Direct Link to Admin Center Single Sign-On Access to SURFER

My Profile Update Name Change School Change Email Update SSN Update Date of Birth

Getting Ready to Launch What can you do now? Remind all students to complete financial aid applications prior to July 20th (GSFAPPS, MOWR, and etc.) Under GAfutures, transcripts will be downloaded through SURFER – assist Admissions and Registrar Offices by granting SURFER access (if you are the SURFER Super User for your school) No access to SURFER or any other system will be available between July 20th – July 26th 9/17/2018 2016 GASFAA Conference

Getting Ready to Launch National College Search Source of Information – Wintergreen Orchard House Ensure annual survey is completed so your information is more accurate Any Questions? 9/17/2018 2016 GASFAA Conference

Thomas Meunier, Senior Manager Contact GSFC Thomas Meunier, Senior Manager 770.724.9302 gafutures@gsfc.org 13