1. Frenship High School Financial Aid
~ Our Mission Statement ~ “The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships provides comprehensive financial assistance to students seeking a higher education."

2. 2017-2018 COST OF ATTENDANCE (Resident)
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Transportation Costs
Miscellaneous Expenses
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)
Loan fees
Study abroad costs
Dependent care expenses
Expenses related to a disability
$ 10,772
$ 9,384
$ 1,200
$ 2,300
$ 2,120
$ 25,896
DIRECT COST TO THE
STUDENT = $21,356

3. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID What is financial aid? Scholarships
Merit, Competitive, External
Grants
Federal, State, Institutional
Work Study
Paycheck to the student
Loans
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans
Parent Plus
Private—Student/Parent

4. SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
Know the deadlines (TTU deadline for incoming Freshmen December 1)
Apply for anything and everything!
Research your major for potential opportunities.
Check websites of major companies (Walmart, Coca-Cola, etc.) for scholarship opportunities.
Check out local organizations (AMBUCS, Lion’s Club, churches, parent employers, etc).
Utilize resources such as your high school counselor, the Internet, and social media.

5. EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAMPLES
Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest
Asparagus Club Scholarship
Copyright Awareness Scholarship
Left-handed Scholarships
National Marbles Tournament Scholarship
“Stuck at Prom” Scholarship
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship

6. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
Available starting October 1, 2017
Will use 2016 tax information
Based on factors such as family income, number in the household, number in college, etc.
Earlier financial aid award notification
fafsa.gov

7. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

8. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

9. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

10. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

11. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

12. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

13. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

14. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

15. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

16. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

17. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

18. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

19. FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

20. DEPENDENT OR INDEPENDENT
Until age 24, a student is considered dependent unless:
Born before January 1, 1994
Married
Working on a master’s or doctorate program
Active duty in the US armed forces (other than training)
Veteran
Have children you support more than half their support
Since age 13, both parents are deceased, student was in foster care, or dependent or ward of the court
Emancipated minor or in legal guardianship
Unaccompanied youth or homeless (lacking fixed or regular housing; living in shelters, parks, motels, hotels, cars, or temporarily living with someone else because you have nowhere else to go)

21. STUDENT AID REPORT
Once the FAFSA is submitted and processed by the Central Processer you will receive an with a link to your student’s Student Aid Report (SAR).

22. FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY
Expected family contribution (EFC) Cost of Attendance less EFC=Financial Need $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ EFC is used by financial aid offices to determine grant eligibility, type of scholarship, and subsidized or unsubsidized student loans.

23. QUESTIONS

24. Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
CONTACT INFORMATION
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
301 West Hall
Lubbock, TX 79409
8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday
(806)
(806) fax
@TTUFinancialAid