FINANCIAL AID
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
True or false - It is cheaper for a Colorado resident to attend college in Colorado.
FALSE.
There are many scholarships that will award you in-state tuition.
How many colleges should you apply to?
FOUR:
1 stretch
2 match
1 safety
True or False - Applying to college and applying to financial aid are two separate processes.
TRUE.
Submitting a college application does not automatically put you into consideration for financial aid. Applying for aid starts with submitting the FAFSA, and schools may require additional forms like the CSS Profile™ as well.
When can you re-take the SAT?
June 2
August 25
Fall semester (Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1)
How is Financial Need determined?
COA - EFC = Financial Need
Name two ways you can earn institutional scholarships.
1) Merit-based awards for first time freshman
2) Institutional Scholarship application
How many credits must a student be enrolled in college to be considered full time financial aid eligible?
12 credits
You must also be enrolled in an eligible program (Associate or Bachelor degree)
What is the Common Application?
The Common Application is an online college application form that you can use to submit your information to multiple schools. Over 700 colleges and universities accept the Common Application, but not all! Check the application requirements for every school your student is applying to.
When will you begin to apply for college admissions?
September
What is a subsidized loan vs an unsubsidized loan?
The government pays interest while enrolled into a University for a subsidized loan.
You are responsible for unsubsidized loans from the moment you get them.
What are Merit-based scholarships?
Scholarships given to students based on their achievements inside and outside of the classroom
What types of degrees can you earn at a 2 year school vs. a 4 year school?
2 year school = certificate, diploma, Associates
4 year school = Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Professional
What will admissions officers consider in a college admissions application?
GPA
Rigor of high school curriculum
SAT score
Personal statements
Uniqueness/diversity
Community Involvement
Etc.
When will you begin drafting your essays for college admission applications and scholarship applications?
Summer!
(A.K.A. NOW!)
What is an Award Letter?
An award letter from a school states the type and amount of financial aid the school is willing to provide the student.
What website will help you earn miro-scholarships for doing all the things that best prepare you to succeed?
What 4 websites will help you create your college list?
I’m First
College Greenlight
Big Future
College Confidential
True or False - I must pay a fee when completing the college admissions application.
False.
Yes - there are admissions fees BUT these fees are waived because you are a TRIO Upward Bound Scholar!
When will you complete and submit the FAFSA?
During the TRIO Upward Bound
October Monthly Program.
What are the four types of Financial Aid?
Grants
Work-study
Loans
Scholarships
Who has control over how much merit-based aid you will be offered?
YOU have control over how much merit-based aid you are offered, by making good academic decisions, earning a high SAT score, and being an involved member of your community!
What are the Four Factors of Fit?
1) Academic Match
2) Personal Preference
3) Institutional Offerings
4) Affordability
This resource provides you with and inside scoop for how to apply for college admission and scholarships.
The Boettcher Book
All of the Wisdom and None of the Junk: Secrets of Applying for College Admission and Scholarships
How long will you be in contact with TRIO Upward Bound?
a) May 2019
b) August 2019
c) 2025
d) FOREVER!
Until the year 2025
(We love you SO MUCH that we stay in contact with you for 6 years after you graduate High school/until you graduate with a 2-4 year degree)