Application process
Do you need your social security number ?
YES if you are a United States citizen
What does FASFA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid?
what is a scholarship?
money awarded to you to help pay for college and does NOT need to be payed back
What goes in address line 2
Your apartment number#
whats the maximum amount of financial aid you can receive from the Federal Pell Grant?
$7,395
What is an FSA ID used for?
What is a student loan?
Money awarded to you to pay for college but has to be repaid
how many parts are in the application process ?
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized?
subsidized loans you will not have to pay interest while unsubsidized you do have to pay interest
who needs their own FSA ID when completing the FASFA?
the student and parent
What is work study?
a program that allows eligible students to earn money through a part-time job while attending college
What do you need to finish the process
You need an address,DOB, social security or equivalent , and full gov name
what does EOP and HEOP stand for?
Education Opportunity Program and Higher Education Opportunity Program
what information is needed to create an FSA ID ?
Your government name ,Date Of Birth, Social Security Number Or Equivalent and email address
What is a Grant ?
financial aid that generally does not have to be repaid
Do you need your parents if you are not a ward of the state
YES!!!!!!
What is an Excelsior Scholarship ?
students from families earning $125,000 or less can attend a state operated SUNY or CUNY college tuition fee
why should you never share your FSA ID with someone else?
it is used to verify your identity and can electronically sign important financial aid documents.
What happens if a student receives a scholarship that is greater than their tuition costs?
the possibility of using the remaining money for other approved college expenses, such as books , supplies, or housing