Financial Aid Factoids
What is Financial Aid?
Financial support provided by a source other than yourself
What does 'FAFSA' stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is one thing to bring with you when you travel?
extra shirt, extra shoes, car emergency kit, lint roller, tide pen, toiletries, medications
What is 1 component of the Ethical Core of College Admission?
Truthfulness and Transparency; Professional Conduct; Confidentiality
What are the 3 types of higher education institutions in Wisconsin?
UW System, WAICU Schools, Wisconsin Technical College System
What is the formula for Net Cost?
Cost of Attendance - Scholarships & Grants = Net Cost
What is an idiom?
A group of words, a saying, or a phrase with a symbolic rather than literal meaning
What is one recommendation from school counselors when visiting their school?
don't need to bring them a folder of materials; bring a sheet of contacts for your school; take the time to talk to them and learn about their school; call or email the counselor ahead of time
What is the generally accepted 'decision date'?
May 1st
How many colleges are in the Wisconsin Technical College system?
16
What is an example of an 'indirect cost'?
Books & supplies, Transportation, Dependent Care, Miscellaneous costs
What does 'WACAC' stand for?
Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling
What is one tool that can be used to schedule visits?
RepVisits, Schoolinks, Scoir, Maialearning, direct communication with an Admin. or College Counselor
Under the NACAC Guide to Ethical Practice, what incentives can students be offered to accept an admissions decision?
NONE!
Who is the current WACAC president?
Adam Stout
What is the formula for 'Financial Need'?
Cost of Attendance - Student Aid Index = Financial Need
Name an example of an idiom
Whatever you said sounds right!
What is one tip from Kyle for planning travel?
use data, sign up for hotel/gas rewards points, plan several visits around one location, leave enough breaks to prevent burnout
Are postsecondary institutions required to adhere to the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission?
No...
What is one WACAC committee?
Professional Development, Conference Planning, Government Relations, Communications, Inclusion, Access & Success, Membership, National College Fair, Nominations & Awards, New Counselor Institute Planning
Where does a student get financial aid offers from?
Any institution that they sent their FAFSA to!
What does 'SEOG' stand for?
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Name 1 location where a WEF is held
Sounds good!
What is the best practice once a student has made you aware of their decision to attend another institution?
Respect the decision and say your goodbyes!
What does 'FERPA' stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act