1. By The Office of College Advisement and Student Support Services
Senior Parent Night
By The Office of College Advisement and Student Support Services

2. Welcome Agenda: Timeline Early action and early decision Financial Aid
Expectations
Meetings

3. Timeline

4. Early Action and Early Decision
We need to know by October 2nd!
Teachers are aware and can prioritize letters and supporting documents.
We need to know for transcripts.
Early Action - Non Binding
Done early!
Beneficial depending on programs
Early Decision - Binding
Top school that student absolutely wants to go to

5. Financial Aid ALL Schools Require:
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after October 1 for 2017
Required by all schools, and some scholarship organizations
STATE GRANT FORM (TAP)
Required for first-year students after FAFSA is completed

6. Financial Aid SOME Schools and Scholarship Organizations Require:
CSS PROFILE
Own Financial Aid worksheets

7. CSS Profile Collegeboard.org
Submit if required in addition to the FAFSA
$25 for initial report, $16 additional reports
Fee waivers available, based off of completed application

8. Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Must file a FAFSA to be eligible for these programs each year a student attends school
File online – Fast, Secure, Skip Logic, Built-in Edits, Start/Save/Stop

9. Deadlines are Crucial
Make sure you know the priority FAFSA filing deadlines for the schools you are considering.
File your FAFSA prior to the earliest deadline, even if you have to estimate your information. If you estimate, you must update the FAFSA later.

10. School Selection
Schools will only be allowed to see your financial information when you list them on the FAFSA
You can add up to 10 colleges
NOTE: Once your final decision is made, update your NY TAP information with the school you WILL attend, if in-state.

11. Info You May Need to Complete the FAFSA
Social Security Numbers
Driver’s license (student only; this information is optional)
Previous year’s federal income tax return (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ)
W-2 forms from all employers
Current bank statements (checking and savings)
Current business and farm records (if >100 employees / if you don’t live on the farm)
Records of any stocks, bonds and other investments, including 529 accounts (Net amounts)
Additional untaxed income, tax records may be needed such as: Veteran’s non-educational benefits, child support paid/received, workers’ compensation, disability payments
Alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen)

12. Signing the FAFSA NEW - Replaces the “PIN” as of 5/10/15
Student and one parent will sign the FAFSA electronically - each needs a SEPARATE address and ID/password
Create FSA ID at: or at FAFSA.gov
FSA ID 3 days in advance

13. Online State Grant Application
Link off the FAFSA Application Confirmation Page
Missed the link or it wasn’t available?
Head to
Additional questions needed to determine NY State Grant eligibility:
Enrollment status (full-time/part-time)
Value of NY 529 College Savings Program
Program of study for students in vocational programs
Employment status

14. What to Expect from Us
Individual student driven meetings (parents welcome)
Essay support
Counselor letter of recommendation
In school sessions to review and complete applications (after school as needed)
Submission of the following
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation (teacher and counselor)
School Profile
School Reports

15. What We Expect from Students
Ownership and accountability for this process
Scheduling and attending meetings
Coming to meetings prepared
Have completed research on colleges
Have an idea of their list of colleges
Have started the Common App
Have started their essay
Have thoughtful questions
Has read all s from counselors
Students are responsible for:
Keeping track of deadlines
Submitting test scores
Submitting applications including essay and supplements

16. Tonight...
FA - 7:20-7:20
Period one begins with 7 minute period and 3 minute passing periods
There will be a bell and there will be announcements!
You will not hear announcements in the courtyard.