1. Applying for Financial Aid 2017-2018
Thank you for coming to our California Cash for College workshop.
Today, we will be discussing how to apply for financial aid for the academic year.

2. Presented by: Cynthia Martinez CSU Northridge
This session is sponsored by__________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. Today’s event is also made possible through the cooperation of the wonderful staff here at _______________ (location)
My name is ___________________ and I am from____________________ College/University/Agency. Joining me today are my colleagues _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ from_______________________________. (introduce all volunteers)
NOTE TO PRESENTERS: Add the sponsor(s) and presenter(s) to the slide.

3. What Will You Learn At This Workshop?
Types and sources of financial aid
Required financial aid application forms
How to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
Answers to your individual questions
At today’s workshop, we will discuss:
-the types and sources of financial aid
-the financial aid application forms you will need to complete
-tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid -
often called the FAFSA - and the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form.
Finally, we will provide you with an opportunity to get individual help in completing your FAFSA on the Web and the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form.
(NOTE TO PRESENTERS: If the presentation site does not have access to computers change these notes.)
Each of you should have a copy of the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form for use later in this session.
If you do not have copies of this form, please raise your hand so we can get them to you.
NOTE TO PRESENTERS: If you are distributing the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet in addition to the GPA Verification Form, please adjust the above statement to reflect that the audience should have two forms.
If you decide not to cover the financial aid overview information contained in Slides 4-9, be sure to hide these slides and adjust the text of this slide (3) to delete the reference to “Types and Sources of Financial Aid.”

4. How to get aid Federal Government States Private sources Employers
Sources of Financial Aid
Common Programs
Federal Government
States
Private sources
Employers
Civic organizations
Churches
Cal Grant
California Chafee Grant
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work-Study
Stafford Loans
Perkins Loan & Direct PLUS Loan

5. Types of Financial Aid Loans Grants Stafford Loans Scholarships
Free money for educational expenses based on financial need
Money students & parents borrow to help pay college expenses
Only borrow what you need !
Stafford Loans
Subsidized: For students with financial need & Government pays the interest while in school with 3.4% interest
Unsubsidized: all students eligible & responsible for interest during the loan with 6.8% interest
Scholarships
Free money awarded on the basis of merit, skill or unique characteristic
Work Study
Jobs to help pay for school
Employment at campus
Up to 20 hours per week

6. Types of Grants (State/FAFSA/Dream)
Cal Grant
Chafee Grant
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)
CSU - State University Grant (SUG) $1,368 - $5,472
CSU – Educational Opportunity Grant (EOP) $
UC- University Grant
Community Colleges Board of Governor's Grant(BOG)
UC - University Grant

7. Middle Class Scholarship
Undergraduates with family income of up to $156,000 and net worth assets of up to $156,000 who:
Submit the FAFSA/DREAM Act by March 2nd
Attend CSU or UC
Are California residents
Annual Award
To be determined by the California Student Aid Commission
Enrolled at least half-time
For maximum award is 30% of tutition
The MSC award will be reduced by any Federal , State, or institution administered grants or fee waivers received by the student.

8. Cal Grant Eligibility for Cal Grant Cal Grant’s
be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen, or AB540 student
be a California resident
attend an accredited California college or university at least half-time in
For high school seniors and recent high school grads
Family income and assets below the state ceilings, who demonstrate financial need
Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards
Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
UC ($12,240) & CSU ($5,472)
Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards
Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0
$1,656 stipend for living expenses

9. CSS Profile www.collegeboard.com
An online form
May request different documents
Required by private colleges for consideration of Institutional Aid
May have different deadlines than FAFSA/CA Dream Act
Best check with university

10. Definition of Need Cost of Attendance Expected Family Contribution

11. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) $5,000
How it works
FAFSA
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) $5,000
Valley College
CSUN
UCLA
USC
$11,000
$5,000
= $6,000
$25,000*
- $5,000
= $20,000
$32,000*
- $5,000
= $27,000
$75,000*
- $5,000
= $70,000
*Living on campus

12. 2017-2018 Cal Grant Application Requirements
By March 2, 2017, complete and submit:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
If eligible under AB540, students should complete the California Dream Act Application:
In order for a student to be considered for a Cal Grant, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) requires that he/she submit both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by March 2, Because March 2, 2013 falls on a Saturday, CSAC has extended the March 2nd deadline to March 4, We encourage all applicants for federal and state aid to file as soon as possible after January 1, 2013.
The GPA Verification Form must be completed by the student, certified by the student’s high school, and submitted directly to CSAC.
Students who may be eligible for Cal Grants under AB540 should complete the California Dream Act application at instead of the FAFSA.
Some high schools submit student grade point averages directly to CSAC on behalf of their students. Others require that students complete the student section of the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form. (The student section of the form asks simple information such as the student’s name, address, and Social Security Number). If the paper form is required, it is important to submit it as soon as possible to the high school counselor or registrar because it may take a few days to certify the student’s grade point average. The student can download a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form at: The GPA Verification Form must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2013.
Check with the student’s high school Counseling Office/Guidance Center to see if he/she needs to submit the paper Cal Grant GPA Verification Form or if the high school will submit the GPA electronically on the student’s behalf. If the high school submits the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form electronically, the student may have to authorize the release of his/her Social Security Number.
We urge students to file these forms as soon as possible. Don’t wait for the March 2nd deadline and miss out on a valuable grant that, like other grants, does not have to be repaid.
Check with your high school or college counselor for more details on how to file the
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form, required of all students

13. Create a New FSA ID

14. cont…Create an FSA ID

15. How much federal student aid can I get
Funds from other programs are available
Maximum amounts for the major programs for a dependent freshman :
Federal Pell Grant: $5,775
Federal Work-Study: depends on funds available at school
Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans: $5,500
Direct Plus Loans (for parents) COA minus other aid received

16. California Chafee Grant
The California Chafee Grant program provides up to $5,000 annually to current and former foster youth for college or vocational training at any accredited college in the U.S., based on available funding
To be eligible, foster youth must have been in California foster care on their 16th birthday and not have reached their 22nd birthday before July 1, 2015
Foster youth are encouraged to apply during their senior year of high school
To apply, the foster youth must complete:
FAFSA
California Chafee Grant Program Application
AB540 students may also be eligible
If the student is a foster youth, the California Chafee Grant may provide some additional financial aid for college. If you are the foster parent or know a foster youth, tell him/her about this special program for foster children.
The California Chafee Grant program provides up to $5,000 annually to current and former foster youth for college or vocational training at any accredited college in the U.S. The continued availability of this grant is dependent on available funding.
To be eligible, foster youth must have been in California foster care on their 16th birthday and may not have reached their 22nd birthday before July 1, 2013.
Students are encouraged to apply during their senior year of high school.
To apply, the foster youth must complete:
FAFSA
- AB540 students should complete the California Dream Act Application in place of the FAFSA
- California Chafee Grant Program Application
To learn more about the Chafee Grant, go to
To apply for a
Chafee Grant, go to:

17. Types of Applications FAFSA
Undocumented student covered under AB540 should complete the California Dream Application
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
Other applications or forms as required by the college such as:
There are a number of important financial aid forms:
-The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all colleges and universities for the awarding of federal and state aid. Every student should complete the FAFSA. In some instances, a school may use the FAFSA for institutional aid as well. The FAFSA should be completed by students and their families in electronic format (FAFSA on the Web). We will discuss the FAFSA on the Web in greater detail in just a few minutes
- Undocumented students covered under AB540 should complete the California Dream Application.
-As previously mentioned, in order to be considered for a Cal Grant, students must also complete the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form. This form must be certified by their high school and submitted to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) by March 2, 2013.
-The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is used by many private or independent colleges and universities as well as a few public universities outside of California to determine eligibility for their own funds. Some scholarship competitions may also require the CSS PROFILE.
-Some colleges or universities may require their own scholarship or financial aid applications in addition to the FAFSA. The additional forms , such as those for the Community College Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver, may collect information not requested on the FAFSA. These forms help the institution award its own funds and must be returned to the college or university directly.
-As noted earlier, many employers, organizations, and community-based agencies offering scholarships require students to complete separate applications.
-Many colleges will request copies of student and parent 2012 federal tax returns and other income documentation. We suggest the student and parents complete their 2012 federal income tax forms as soon as possible. Make sure to keep copies of these forms along with all schedules and W-2’s.
-Also be sure to submit any required applications or requested documents by the published deadlines. At many institutions, failure to meet a deadline may jeopardize student eligibility for grants and other types of aid. We cannot emphasize this enough – don’t miss out by missing a deadline.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Institutional Scholarship and/or Financial Aid Application
2015 federal tax returns (along with all schedules and W-2s) or other income documentation

18. Section 1 - Undocumented Students
If the student is undocumented
and is applying to any California public college or university, check to see if he/she might be eligible for in-state tuition/fee costs under AB540
If eligible for AB540, apply for California Dream Act financial aid at
check with colleges and universities about CA Dream Act institutional financial aid and private scholarships and the timelines for applying
apply for all other private scholarships for which the student may be eligible
start inquiring in elementary, middle or high school to see if it is possible for younger students to become permanent residents
If the student is undocumented, he/she may qualify for in-state tuition/fee costs through state law (AB540). The California Dream Act (AB130 and 131) provides access to private scholarships administered by public colleges and universities and state financial aid.
Learn more about the Dream Act, go to the California Student Aid Commissions website at
AB130 – Part 1 CA Dream Act
Signed into law on July 25, 2011
Became effective January 1, 2012
Allows students who meet AB540 criteria to apply for and receive available private scholarships administered through the public colleges and universities, including scholarships funded through private donors, alumni contributions, or individual departmental efforts
For information about how and when to apply, AB540 students must contact their public college/university financial aid offices
AB131 – Part 2 CA Dream Act
Signed into law on October 8, 2011
Became effective January 1, 2013
Allows students who meet AB540 criteria to
Apply for & receive institutional grants like UC Grant, State University Grant, Educational Opportunity Program and Educational Opportunity Program & Services fee waivers
Apply for & receive Board of Governors fee waivers at the California Community Colleges
Apply for & receive state financial aid, including Cal Grants and Chafee Foster Youth Grant for use at eligible institutions
Cal Grant online application (Dream App) will be activated after January 1, 2013 to gather financial & other information
Dream Act Cal Grants may be first used in the school year
Dream applicants must meet all other Cal Grant requirements
For information about how and when to apply for institutional grants and fee waivers, AB540 students must contact their financial aid offices
Students should also:
apply for all private scholarships for which they may be eligible
For a list of scholarships for undocumented students, go to:
Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF)
maldef.org/assets/pdf/MALDEF_Scholarship_Resource_Guide.pdf
California Dream Act:
Educators for Fair Consideration:
Watch for changes in federal and state laws regarding the eligibility of undocumented students.
If students have questions about Deferred Action, please refer to and
If parents have younger children, they should start inquiring in elementary, middle or high school to see if it is possible for the students to become permanent residents.
For more information, contact the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF). Call (213)
For more information and a list of scholarships, go to:

19. Who is the Dream Act Application for?
The California Dream Act Application is for students who meet the qualifications of AB 540
An eligible AB 540 student is a student who:
Attended a CA high school for 3+ years
Graduated from a CA high school or the equivalent
Enrolls in an accredited CA college or university
“Valid for Work Only with DHS Authorization” or Not Valid for Employment
In case of student without lawful immigration status, filed an affidavit with institution stating that he/she has filed an application to legalize status or will file as soon as he or she is eligible

20. FAFSA Information & Tips
File early, but no later than March 2, 2017
Use estimated 2015 income information if taxes are not complete at time of FAFSA submission
Student and at least one parent whose information is reported must complete and sign the FAFSA
It is important to submit the FAFSA as early as possible after January 1, 2013, but no later than March 2, 2013, to be considered for a Cal Grant.
Remember, families should report estimated 2012 student and parent income information if their 2012 federal income tax forms have not been completed at the time they submit the FAFSA. There will be plenty of time to make corrections at a later date.
The student and at least one parent whose information is reported on the FAFSA must complete and sign the FAFSA. This parent is often referred to as the custodial parent.

21. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Deadline March 2, 2017
Complete electronic FAFSA at:
Apply October 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
On-line edits and skip logic help avoid errors
On-line help is available
Student and one custodial parent should get a federal FSA Id to sign FAFSA at:
Deadline March 2, 2017
FAFSA on the Web
The primary benefit of using FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) is that the processing time is significantly reduced. Students and schools receive a response from the federal processor more quickly, which in turn assists schools in preparing a more timely notification of eligibility for financial aid. (This is a definite advantage if you are trying to decide between two or more schools.)
Other benefits are:
Fewer errors on the form. Built-in edit checks will not allow the family to go to the next section if something is left incomplete in a prior section. Before submitting the FAFSA, the program will do a final review of the entire application, checking for missing and/or conflicting information.
Thanks to skip logic, there are fewer questions to complete. This means that you will not be asked questions that do not apply to you. (Example: unmarried students will not be asked questions about a spouse.)
In many cases, drop down boxes are provided so the family can choose from a selection of responses.
Families who have submitted their 2012 federal income tax returns may be able to transfer IRS data directly to the FOTW.
As soon as the FAFSA on the Web is submitted, a confirmation page can be printed to instantly verify that the application has been submitted. This page will contain a Confirmation Stamp showing the date and time that the FAFSA was successfully submitted.
To take full advantage of FAFSA on the Web, remember that both the student and one of his or her custodial parents must have a federal PIN to electronically sign the FOTW.

22. Another Useful Form - FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
Though not a required form, the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet may:
Help some students prepare to complete the FOTW
Be used for the January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 federal aid application cycle
In our presentation today, we will focus on how to complete the FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) – the online FAFSA. There is another form that may be useful, but not required – the paper FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.
While the Worksheet does not have all the questions you will find on the FOTW, it is a good place for some students and their families to start the process of applying for federal financial aid.
(NOTE: If the presenter is not using the FOTW Worksheet, he/she should hide this slide.)

23. Getting Ready Before starting the FAFSA on the Web (FOTW), gather:
Student driver’s license
Student Alien Registration Card
Student and Parent
Social Security cards
2015 W-2 Forms and records of money earned and other taxable benefits
2014 federal income tax form (even if not yet completed)
Records of untaxed income
Current bank statements
Business, farm, and other real estate records
Records of stocks, bonds, and other investments
Complete FOTW Worksheet (optional)
Create a file for copies of all financial aid documents submitted
Here is a list of records families may need, based on their circumstances, in order to complete the FAFSA. Filling out the FAFSA will be easier and less time-consuming if the student and the family gather these records before going on-line or starting the paper form. Keep in mind that not all families will have all of these records.
The student will need :
-Student driver’s license (if the student has one); and
-Student Alien Registration Card (if the student is an eligible noncitizen)
Student and parents will need:
- Social Security cards
- W-2 forms, records of any money earned in 2012, and records of other taxable income such as unemployment benefits
federal income tax returns (if completed). Remember, 2012 federal tax returns do not need to be completed to apply for student financial aid. It is more important to submit the FAFSA and other aid applications by the published deadlines using estimated data than to wait until 2012 student and parent tax returns are actually completed.
- Records of 2012 untaxed income
- Current bank and real estate records
- Records of any stocks, bonds, and other investments
While this is an optional step, students and their families may find it useful to complete the FOTW Worksheet. Notes for Presenters: Mention the Worksheet only if you are distributing it. If you are not distributing the FOTW Worksheet, do not mention it here and adjust the text of this slide accordingly.
For future reference, be sure to keep copies of all financial aid documents used to complete the FAFSA, a copy of the completed FAFSA as well as a copy of the Student Aid Report. Students must reapply each year for financial aid.

24. The FOTW A Seven-Section Online Form
Section 1 – Student Demographics Section 2 – School Selection Section 3 – Dependency Status Section 4 – Parent Demographics Section 5 – Financial Information Section 6 – Sign and Submit Section 7 – Confirmation
The FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) is a Seven-Section Online Form.
Instructions are imbedded on each screen of the online form.
Sections shaded dark blue are for students and those shaded purple are for parents
Important contact information can be found in the instructions
The FOTW consists of the following seven sections:
Section 1 - asks for information about the student--The words “you” and “your” refer to the student applicant.
Section 2 - allows the student to have FAFSA data sent to up to ten colleges, universities, and scholarship programs
Section 3 - determines whether the student’s parents must provide financial data on the FAFSA
Section 4 – collects data about parent household and other parent information if the student is determined to be dependent
Section 5 – collects data about student and parent (if applicable) 2012 taxed and untaxed income and assets
Section 6 – asks students (and parents, if applicable) if they want the information on the FOTW submitted electronically using their PINs.
In addition, it asks those submitting the FOTW about the accuracy of the data.
In submitting the FOTW, the student and parent are agreeing that any financial aid funds received will be used for educational purposes only.
Section 7 – allows the student to print a Confirmation page which confirms the submission of the FOTW to the U.S. Department of Education. It also provides other useful information such as the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), estimated Federal Pell Grant and Stafford Loan eligibility, as well as listing of the schools to which the FOTW information will be sent.

25. Application Filing Tips FAFSA on the Web
Gather necessary documents ahead of time
Complete a FAFSA on the Web available at:
Allow ample time to complete the online FOTW application for submission by the deadline
Check the FAFSA on the Web for accuracy prior to submission
Save all work periodically
Sign the application using student’s and one custodial parent’s PINs
Print out a copy of the FAFSA before submitting data
Keep a copy of the Submission Confirmation Page
Application Filing Tips
Let’s review some application filing tips for the FAFSA on the Web:
Gather necessary documents ahead of time so that completing the application is faster and easier.
Complete FAFSA on the Web by going to
Allow ample time to complete the FAFSA for submission by published deadline(s). Don’t wait until the day the application is due. Assume that the electronic deadline is East Coast time, not California time.
Check the FOTW for accuracy prior to submission.
Save your work often. We all know how frustrating it is to work on something electronically and lose it because we have not saved it.
Sign the application using the student’s and one custodial parent’s PINs.
Print out a copy of the FOTW before submitting data electronically.
Print and keep a copy of the Submission Confirmation Page for your financial aid file.

26. What Happens Next?
Students and the colleges the student listed receive Student Aid Report (SAR) from federal processor ê
Students who complete FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form receive California Aid Report (CAR)
Students and families review SAR and CAR for important information and accuracy of data
Colleges match admission records with FAFSA and other required financial aid forms to determine aid eligibility
Colleges provide notices of financial aid eligibility to admitted students who have completed all required financial aid forms
What Happens Next
Shortly after completing the FOTW, the student should receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor. The SAR summarizes the information the family provided on the FAFSA. Each school listed on the SAR will also receive the information electronically. If the student does not receive the SAR within two weeks, he/she should contact the federal processor to check on the status of the FAFSA. Call FED AID (that’s ) or check on the status of your FAFSA by going to FAFSA.gov using the student PIN.
When the California Student Aid Commission evaluates the student’s FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form, the student will receive a California Aid Report (CAR) that will provide the student with information about his/her Cal Grant eligibility.
Once each school receives the electronic SAR and all other required financial aid forms, and confirms the student’s admission status, the financial aid office will determine the student’s financial aid eligibility. Some schools may request that the student submit income documentation such as student and parent 2012 federal income tax returns (including W-2s and all schedules and attachments) or 2012 Federal IRS Tax Transcripts, before sending the student a final determination of eligibility. The school will use these and any other requested information to verify the accuracy of the data provided on the FAFSA. Schools understand that many families have used estimated data.
A financial aid notification (commonly referred to as an award letter) describing the amounts and sources of aid the student has been awarded will be prepared for the student when the student’s financial aid application is complete. Most schools will wait until the student has been accepted for admission to notify him or her about financial aid eligibility. Some schools will mail a paper notification to the student; others may provide the it electronically.
In some cases, the student will be required to sign and return a copy of the financial aid notification, indicating whether he/she accepts or declines each source of aid.
If family circumstances change after the student completes the FAFSA and other required financial aid documents, make sure to contact the financial aid office at each school as soon as possible.

27. Student Aid Report (SAR)
After the student completes the FAFSA on the Web, a SAR will be sent to the student
An electronic SAR Acknowledgment will be sent if student provides an address
A paper SAR will be mailed if no student
address is provided
An electronic copy of the data will be sent to each college or university listed by the student
in Section 2
Keep a copy of the SAR with other financial aid documents
Student Aid Report (SAR)
Now, let’s look at the Student Aid Report.
A SAR Acknowledgment will be sent electronically if the student provides an address on the FAFSA on the Web.
If the student does not provide a valid address, a paper SAR will be mailed to the student at the address entered on the FAFSA.
The student can make corrections on the electronic or paper SAR as well as add additional colleges that will then be sent the student’s information.
Each college or university the student lists in Section 2 on the FAFSA will receive an Institutional Student Information Report or “ISIR.” This is an electronic record of all the information the family reported on the FAFSA.
Students should make sure to keep a copy of the SAR with the rest of their financial aid documents. Private scholarship agencies may require a copy of the SAR as part of their application materials.

28. Check Your Cal Grant By opening a WebGrants Account a student can:
Check Cal Grant award status 24/7
Confirm student’s high school graduation as required
Make changes to Cal Grant school choices
View how much a Cal Grant is worth at different California colleges and universities
View Cal Grant payment history
Check account at:
Check Your Cal Grant
Students are encouraged to open a WebGrants account to manage their Cal Grant. After doing so, they can
- Check their Cal Grant application and award status 24/7
- Confirm their high school graduation as is required to receive Cal Grant payment
- Make changes to their Cal Grant school choices
- View how much their Cal Grant may be worth at different California colleges and universities as well as
- View their Cal Grant payment history
In addition, they can click on links to other financial aid information and web sites.
Students can create a WebGrants account at: webgrants4students.org

29. Summary of the Financial Aid Process
Submit all required forms, including the FAFSA, by each college’s published deadlines (but no later than March 2)
By March 2, submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
Keep a copy of all forms submitted
Review the electronic Student Aid Report (SAR)
Acknowledgement or the paper SAR sent to the student
Review the California Aid Report (CAR)
Watch for financial aid award notifications from colleges to which the student has been admitted
Be sure to apply for financial aid this year and every year as soon as possible after January 1 to receive the best financial aid award possible
ASK QUESTIONS!
Summary of the Financial Aid Process
Let’s now recap the steps involved in applying for financial aid:
Colleges and universities may have their own deadline dates for applying for financial aid. Make sure you know what those dates are and what financial aid forms and documents are required.
To make sure students are considered for Cal Grants, as soon as possible after January 1, 2013, but no later than March 2, 2013, they should submit both:
the FAFSA, and
the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form.
Students should keep a copy of all forms they submit and copies of all documentation used to complete those forms.
Review the electronic SAR Acknowledgement or paper Student Aid Report (SAR)
Review the California Aid Report (CAR) which provides information about the student’s Cal Grant eligibility.
After students have been admitted to one or more colleges, watch for financial aid award notifications. These notifications are sometimes called financial aid awards or packages and will list the grant, scholarship, work-study and loan amounts the student might be eligible to receive.
Remember, students must reapply for financial aid each year. Applying for financial aid by all published deadlines assures that the student is considered for the maximum amount of financial aid.
Remember, meet all deadlines. Don’t miss out on any financial aid opportunities!
ASK QUESTIONS! If you do not understand what to do next, or what is required of you – be sure to ask for help!
Note to Presenters: Remind the group that students should file all their financial aid forms by each college’s published deadline or March 2, 2013 – whichever date comes first.

30. If You Need Help at Any Time
FAFSA on the Web – Live Help
Phone FED-AID ( )
the U.S. Department of Education at:
If You Need Help at Any Time
The U.S. Department of Education is always willing to provide assistance to students and families completing the FAFSA and to answer questions relating to federal financial aid.
The FOTW has help buttons right on the electronic form as you go through the application.
In addition, you can use the following:
FAFSA on the Web – Live Help;
Phone FED-AID (that’s ); or
the U.S. Department of Education at:

31. These sites contain useful financial aid and scholarship information
Useful Websites
These sites contain useful financial
aid and scholarship information

32. Q & A ? Q & A Questions and Answers
We hope you have found this workshop helpful.
We will now be glad to answer any general questions you and your family might have.
After a brief question and answer period, volunteers will be available to help you complete the FAFSA on the Web, the Cal Grant GPA Verification Forms, and answer any questions about other financial aid documents.