1. US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS
Element 37
U.S. Department of Education

2. Topics Background and composition of Federal Student Aid (FSA)
Eligibility of FSA
Postsecondary institutions
References

4. Background
Federal Student Aid (FSA) is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.
Employs about 1,200 workers who help more than 13 million students pay for college.

5. What is student federal aid?
Money from the US Department of Education that helps you pay for college, career school, or graduate school expenses.

6. Who would like to hear some good news??

7. More than $150 billion in federal student aid is available through grants, work study and loans EVERY YEAR!!

8. Eligibility Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
Sign the certification statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) stating that:
Have a valid Social Security number;
You are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant and
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program;
You will use federal student aid only for educational purposes;
Be enrolled at least half-time (for most programs);

9. Postsecondary Institutions
Postsecondary schools could be trade schools, traditional colleges or graduate schools.
FSA plays an essential role in financially supporting not only the students, but their families to pay for college.

11. References 1- https://www2.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml (Start)
2- (Publications)
3- (Apply)
4- (Information)

12. Review Background and composition of Federal Student Aid (FSA)
Eligibility of FSA
Postsecondary institutions
References

13. QUESTIONS??

14. OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS
NC1 TANISHA ROYAL
Element 38

15. Topics Petersons MWR Library The process of applying Testing
Student Veterans of America
References

16. How it works
Eligible personnel and their families select the appropriate branch of service
Register
Confirm military status and eligibility
Once complete, all test prep and career resources will be available

17. What is available? Military Test Prep Basic Skills Course
ASVAB or other branch specific tests with online and offline practice tests; diagnostic course and ebooks
Basic Skills Course
Access to the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) and the College Placement Skills Training (CPST) course
CLEP and Dantes Subject Standardized Test (DSST) Prep
Wide selection of CLEP and DSST exams online and offline

18. Testing
Test results can be a major aspect of apply for an education program.
SAT
ACT
Before service members separate from service, they are recommended to take advantage of the testing and educational opportunities.

19. Students Veterans of America (SVA)
Background
A network of over 1,300 schools
Over 500,000 student veterans.
SVA empowers veterans to be informed consumers of higher education and make the most of the transition to civilian life.
SVA has awarded over $1 million to 111 SVA Scholars since Thanks to corporate sponsors, SVA is supporting new scholars every semester.

20. Student Veterans of America

21. References 1- http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dodlibrary/2-

22. Review Petersons MWR Library The process of applying Testing
Student Veterans of America
References

23. QUESTIONS??