1. FAFSA Completion

2. 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web Preview

3. 2013-2014 FAFSA Schedule of Events

4. FAFSA Schedule of Events January 1, 2013 –  The 2013-2014 application will become available on FAFSA on the Web. January 2, 2013 –  The Central Processing System (CPS) will begin processing 2013- 2014 applications. January 17 - January 24, 2013 –  Renewal Reminders will be sent electronically to renewal-eligible applicants who have not yet filed a 2013-2014 FAFSA. February 3, 2013 –  The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will become available to applicants. 4

5. 2013-2014 FAFSA on the Web Changes

18. Require Response to High School Question

19. FAFSA on the Web applicants who answer “High School Diploma” to the High School Completion Status question will be required to answer the following questions regardless of grade level: –High School Name –High School City –High School State Questions will display based on responses to related questions within the FAFSA. 19

20. High School Required Logic 20 For 2013-2014, high school name, city and state must be entered if applicant indicates he/she has or will receive a high school diploma, regardless of grade level.

21. Clarify Income Entry for Estimators Instructional text will dynamically display in both application and correction entry for a student or parent that selects “Will file” as the filing status. The new text will provide instructions on estimating tax and financial information. Help topics will clarify instructions for answering income questions. 21

22. 22 This message will display on the Student or Parent Finances 2 page if the user selects ‘Will File’. Clarify Income Entry for Estimators

23. 23 Applicants who selected ‘Will file’ and access corrections will be prompted to update their tax return status. If an applicant selects ‘Already Completed’ he or she may be eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Clarify Income Entry for Estimators

24. Enhance IRS Data Retrieval Tool Functionality

25. Improve IRS Data Retrieval Tool Instructions Two aspects of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool will be updated to improve instructions to applicants. The changes include:  Redesigned IRS Data Retrieval Tool filtering questions.  Enhanced help text. 25

26. 26 Enhanced IRS Data Retrieval Tool help topic will provide details about who might be able to use it and how it should be used. Improve IRS Data Retrieval Tool Instructions

27. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool filtering questions will be revised by replacing the checkbox format with questions requiring a “yes” or “no” response. The “recently filed” question will include more detailed information to define who should answer “yes.” 27

28. Current functionality for 2012-2013 displays check boxes to determine eligibility to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. The first two questions display for married filers only. 28 Improve IRS Data Retrieval Tool Instructions

29. 29 New functionality for 2013-2014 displays radio buttons. The first two questions display for married filers only. Improve IRS Data Retrieval Tool Instructions

30. The “Leaving FAFSA on the Web” page that students and parents see when linking to the IRS site will be enhanced to clarify what will happen to income information already entered on the FAFSA if IRS data is transferred. This change affects both application and correction entry. 2012-13 and 2013-14 30

31. Improve IRS Data Retrieval Tool Instructions 31

32. Social Network Sharing Functionality

33. Social Network Sharing 33 The social networking functionality will be located on the bottom of the “Confirmation” page.

34. Retired Web Site URLs

35. Emphasize Electronic Signatures and Eliminate PIN Mailers

36. Increased Emphasis on PIN Signatures For a student in an original application and a parent in an initial, renewal or correction transaction, “Sign Electronically With My PIN” will be the default signature option.  The exception is individuals who possess a Social Security Number of all zeros (applies to parents only) or beginning with 666. Users will be able to view other options for signing by clicking the new “Other options to sign and submit” link.  The system will display options to “Print A Signature Page” or “Submit Without Signatures”, along with text explaining the benefits of electronic signatures. 36

37. 37 Increased emphasis to use PIN for electronic signature. Increased Emphasis on PIN Signatures

38. 38 After clicking the other options link, the “Print A Signature Page” and “Submit Without Signatures” options display. Other Signature Options

39. Eliminate PIN Mailers PIN mailers will no longer be generated.  All other PIN options will remain (e-mail, display on the screen, or self-select). PINs will no longer be automatically generated for FAFSA filers if a valid e-mail address is not provided. 39

40. 2013-2014 Web Demonstration Site FAFSA on the Web and FAA Access to CPS Online demonstration sites available December 30, 2012 –To access sites, go to http://fafsademo.test.ed.govhttp://fafsademo.test.ed.gov –Enter: User Name: eddemo Password: fafsatest 40

41. Summary This presentation provides information and screen shots that identify 2013-2014 FAFSA on the Web enhancements. FAFSA on the Web will be available for applicants to use on January 1, 2013. You may use the Demonstration site to preview 2013-2014 functionality beginning December 30, 2012. 41

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44. I KNOW I CAN FA WORKSHOPS Get schedule from IKIC office for workshops being held throughout the district. Encourage students and parents to participate to get assistance with completing the FAFSA. Free Workshops Starting Soon 44