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$ FOR COLLEGE

FAFSA Overview 23SMf5DyQ

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

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.

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

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.

FREE FAFSA WORKSHOPS  CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Eau Claire at 2pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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