$ FOR COLLEGE

FAFSA Overview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-23SMf5DyQ

FAFSA

FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID

FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER JANUARY 1 AND BEFORE YOUR COLLEGE PRIORITY DATE (USUALLY MARCH/APRIL)

FILL OUT ELECTRONICALLY, AS IT IS MUCH FASTER at WWW.FAFSA.GOV.

Types of Financial Aid

Grants: Money you do not have to pay back.

Scholarships: Money you do not have to pay back.

Student Loans: Federal or private loans that must be paid back, with interest.

Federal Work Study: Jobs offered to students with financial need.

Selective Service

All Male US Citizens who are 18 are required to register with the Selective Service in order to be eligible for Federal Student Aid http://www.sss.gov.

WHAT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DL 2011 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS 2011 W-2 INCOME STATEMENTS 2011 INVESTMENT REPORTS PARENTS’ BIRTHDATES PARENTS DATE OF MARRIAGE, ETC.

FREE FAFSA WORKSHOPS

CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Eau Claire 2-23-13 at 2pm

UWRF Financial Aid Night

February 17, 20146:30-8:00pm

Riverview Ballroom~University Center

Scholarship Resources

Financial Aid Office of your collegeOn-line data basesCollegeboard.com. fastaid.com, Studentaid.ed.gov, Fastweb.com, Petersons.com BW Counseling WebpageLocal Businesses

Books on Scholarships

How to Go to College Almost for Free Free $ for College for Dummies Kaplan Scholarships The Scholarship Book College Board Scholarship Handbook Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants &

Prizes

Scholarship Scams

Protect your personal information!

If you feel that you are being scammed, contact the Federal Trade

Commission at (877) 382-4357.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highschool/SitePages/Counseling

%20Office.aspx

SCHOLARSHIP Applications

Follow directions Proofread AND type your essay Ask a parent, teacher or friend to

proofread your application If applying via e-mail, make sure

your e-mail is business appropriate Plan ahead!

WISCONSIN COVENANT SCHOLAR

FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING A WISCONSIN COLLEGE/TECH COLLEGE & WHO SIGNED PLEDGE IN 8TH GRADE

COMPLETE A SENIOR CONFIRMATION FORM AND A RECORD OF SERVICE FORM AND RETURN TO THE HEAB BY APRIL 1

COMPLETE FAFSA BY APRIL 1

Success/Happiness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMHZ7mchVo

Creating your own happiness

Express gratitude (at least 3) daily Journal at least 1 positive

experience Exercise daily Meditate Commit Random Acts of Kindness

Questions?