By The Office of College Advisement and Student Support Services Senior Parent Night By The Office of College Advisement and Student Support Services

Welcome Agenda: Timeline Early action and early decision Financial Aid Expectations Meetings

Timeline

Early Action and Early Decision We need to know by October 2nd! Teachers are aware and can prioritize letters and supporting documents. We need to know for transcripts. Early Action - Non Binding Done early! Beneficial depending on programs Early Decision - Binding Top school that student absolutely wants to go to

Financial Aid ALL Schools Require: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after October 1 for 2017 Required by all schools, and some scholarship organizations STATE GRANT FORM (TAP) Required for first-year students after FAFSA is completed

Financial Aid SOME Schools and Scholarship Organizations Require: CSS PROFILE Own Financial Aid worksheets

CSS Profile Collegeboard.org Submit if required in addition to the FAFSA $25 for initial report, $16 additional reports Fee waivers available, based off of completed application

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Must file a FAFSA to be eligible for these programs each year a student attends school File online – Fast, Secure, Skip Logic, Built-in Edits, Start/Save/Stop

Deadlines are Crucial Make sure you know the priority FAFSA filing deadlines for the schools you are considering. File your FAFSA prior to the earliest deadline, even if you have to estimate your information. If you estimate, you must update the FAFSA later.

School Selection Schools will only be allowed to see your financial information when you list them on the FAFSA You can add up to 10 colleges NOTE: Once your final decision is made, update your NY TAP information with the school you WILL attend, if in-state.

Info You May Need to Complete the FAFSA Social Security Numbers Driver’s license (student only; this information is optional) Previous year’s federal income tax return (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) W-2 forms from all employers Current bank statements (checking and savings) Current business and farm records (if >100 employees / if you don’t live on the farm) Records of any stocks, bonds and other investments, including 529 accounts (Net amounts) Additional untaxed income, tax records may be needed such as: Veteran’s non-educational benefits, child support paid/received, workers’ compensation, disability payments Alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen)

Signing the FAFSA NEW - Replaces the “PIN” as of 5/10/15 Student and one parent will sign the FAFSA electronically - each needs a SEPARATE email address and ID/password Create FSA ID at: www.FSAID.ed.gov or at FAFSA.gov FSA ID 3 days in advance

Online State Grant Application Link off the FAFSA Application Confirmation Page Missed the link or it wasn’t available? Head to https://www.tap.hesc.ny.gov/totw/ Additional questions needed to determine NY State Grant eligibility: Enrollment status (full-time/part-time) Value of NY 529 College Savings Program Program of study for students in vocational programs Employment status

What to Expect from Us Individual student driven meetings (parents welcome) Essay support Counselor letter of recommendation In school sessions to review and complete applications (after school as needed) Submission of the following Transcripts Letters of Recommendation (teacher and counselor) School Profile School Reports

What We Expect from Students Ownership and accountability for this process Scheduling and attending meetings Coming to meetings prepared Have completed research on colleges Have an idea of their list of colleges Have started the Common App Have started their essay Have thoughtful questions Has read all emails from counselors Students are responsible for: Keeping track of deadlines Submitting test scores Submitting applications including essay and supplements

Tonight... FA - 7:20-7:20 Period one begins with 7 minute period and 3 minute passing periods There will be a bell and there will be announcements! You will not hear announcements in the courtyard.