Attend a

FAFSA Application workshop

LEARN THE

FOLLOWING:

4 Easy Steps to Cash:

1) Complete FAFSA

2) Submit Forms

3) Review Awards

4) Receive Disbursement

Transfer IRS Data

into FAFSA

Important Deadlines

Available Resources

Avoid Delays

School Code: 001161

We are here to help!

Please bring all items

on the back side to

complete your FAFSA!

Cerritos College EOPS & Financial Aid Office

(562) 860-2451 Ext. 2398 eops-staff-list@cerritos.edu

Are you Ready for Fall 2017!

SUBMIT YOUR 2017-2018 FAFSA

APPLICATION Available October 1st

Monday, Oct. 24th, 2:00 - 4:00pm (open lab)

Thursday, Oct. 27th, 11:00 - 1:00pm (open lab)

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1:00 - 3:00pm (open lab)

Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, 4:00 - 6:00pm (open lab)

Location: Financial Aid Resource Center Workshops are not 2 hours long. Staff is available to provide

one-on-one assistance during these hours.

Ensure your EOPS Book Grant

eligibility and complete your

2017-2018 FAFSA TODAY!

Need Help? Receive Hands On FAFSA Application Assistance

Answer all twelve questions to determine if you are Dependent or Independent.

Were you born before January 1, 1994? o Yes o No

Are you married (As of the date you submitted your FAFSA)? o Yes o No

Are you working on a master’s or doctorate program in 2017-2018? o Yes o No

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? o Yes o No

Do you now have or will have children who will receive more than half of their support from

you between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018? o Yes o No

Do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and who re-

ceive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2018? o Yes o No

Were both of your parents deceased, were you in foster care or a court dependent/ward? o Yes o No

Are/were you an emancipated minor? o Yes o No

Are/were you in legal guardianship? o Yes o No

Have you been verified as a homeless youth? o Yes o No

Has the Department of Housing & Urban Development determined you to be homeless? o Yes o No

Have you been verified as an unaccompanied youth who is at risk for homelessness? o Yes o No

If you answered “Yes” to ANY of the above questions you are considered Independent. If you answered “No” to all

questions, you will be considered a Dependent student and will need to report parental information.

Checklist for DEPENDENT Students. Bring the following :

Student’s Drivers License # ________________________________

Student’s Social Security # ________________________________

Student’s Permanent Resident # (if not US citizen) _____________

Mother’s Date of Birth __________________________

Mother’s Social Security # _______________________

Father’s Date of Birth ___________________________

Father’s Social Security # ________________________

Parent’s Martial Status & Date ____________________

Student’s 2015 W2 Parent’s 2015 W2

Student’s 2015 Tax Returns (if filed)

Parent’s 2015 Tax Returns (if filed)

Parent’s last pay stub if they don’t have a W2 or have not

filed a Tax Return yet.

For the year 2015 or 2016 did your parents receive any of the following benefits?

- Social Security - TANF (welfare) - Workers Compensation

- WIC - Food Stamps - Free or Reduced Price Lunch

Child Support paid or received $ _________

State Disability received $ _________

Checklist for INDEPENDENT Students. Bring the following :

Student’s Drivers License # _______________

Student’s Social Security # _______________

Student’s Permanent Resident # (if not US citizen) _______________

Student’s Marital Status

Student’s 2015 W2

Student’s 2015 Tax Returns (if you filed)

Student’s last pay stub if you didn’t have a W2 or have not

filed a Tax Return yet.

For the year 2015 or 2016 did you receive any of the following benefits?

- Social Security - TANF (welfare) - Workers Compensation

- WIC - Food Stamps - Free or Reduced Price Lunch

Child Support paid or received $ _________

State Disability received $ _________

Please bring all required documents to better

assist you in completing the application!

No Appointment Needed!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP?