1. Thomas Meunier Georgia Student Finance Commission
GAfutures Overview
GASFAA Conference 2016
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2. GAfutures is COMING!!! GAfutures is set to launch on July 26th
GAcollege411 will be retired on Wednesday, July 20th at 5pm
All admissions and financial aid applications must be completed, or the student will have to start over after the launch of GAfutures
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3. What’s New
Improved and increased access to information regarding state programs and financial aid process
Increased access to information with social media presence
College Search via National College Search or through Map of Georgia Colleges and Universities
Real students providing a face with their stories of how state programs helped them reach goals
Single sign-in access between GAfutures and SURFER
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4. GAfutures Tab Review HOPE & State Aid Programs
Federal Aid & Scholarships
College Planning
Career Exploration
Resources
About Us
My GAfutures

5. HOPE & State Aid Programs
Where users will find information regarding HOPE/Zell and all other State Programs
Details regarding Eligibility
Award Amounts
Application Process
Forms and Applications

6. Financial Aid & Scholarships
Where users can find information regarding Federal Financial Aid
Financial Aid Process
Planning Timeline
Information Regarding FAFSA

7. College Planning
Where users can find information regarding the admissions process
Research Colleges
Apply to Georgia Colleges
Request Transcript if High School allows

8. Career Exploration
Where users can research possible careers to assist with College Majors
Career Assessments
Career Search
Skilled Trade Information
Career Search for Veterans

9. Resources Quick resources for GAfutures users
Marketing resources available
Quick guides for utilizing GAfutures

10. My GAfutures Direct Link to Admin Center Single Sign-On
Access to SURFER

11. My Profile Update Name Change School Change Email Update SSN
Update Date of Birth

12. Getting Ready to Launch
What can you do now?
Remind all students to complete financial aid applications prior to July 20th (GSFAPPS, MOWR, and etc.)
Under GAfutures, transcripts will be downloaded through SURFER – assist Admissions and Registrar Offices by granting SURFER access (if you are the SURFER Super User for your school)
No access to SURFER or any other system will be available between July 20th – July 26th
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13. Getting Ready to Launch
National College Search
Source of Information – Wintergreen Orchard House
Ensure annual survey is completed so your information is more accurate
Any Questions?
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14. Thomas Meunier, Senior Manager
Contact GSFC
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