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High School Counselor Workshop

High School Counselor Workshop. Agenda. 8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. On-site check-in/Welcome FAFSA Update and Overview Cal Grant/Cash for College Overview Break/Question Period DREAM Act FA101-The Basics Overview Questions. FAFSA Update & Overview. Agenda.

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High School Counselor Workshop

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  1. High School Counselor Workshop

  2. Agenda • 8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. • On-site check-in/Welcome • FAFSA Update and Overview • Cal Grant/Cash for College Overview • Break/Question Period • DREAM Act • FA101-The Basics Overview • Questions

  3. FAFSA Update & Overview

  4. Agenda • 2013-2014 Application & Processing • Publications and Materials • PIN • Student Aid Report • FAFSA on the Web (FOTW)

  5. Application & Processing www.fafsa.gov

  6. 2013-2014 Application Processing Ordering Publications High schools, libraries or non-profit counseling • log in using your mailing list (ML) number www.FSAPubs.org

  7. 2013-2014 Application Processing “Fill-in” Paper FAFSA • Schools may download a PDF from www.FSAPubs.gov • Students may call 1-800-4-FED-AID or download a PDF from www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov R13

  8. 2013-2014 Application ProcessingPersonal Identification Number (PIN) Access the PIN Website • Why use a PIN? • Sign FAFSA electronically • Access your FSA records online • Make corrections • Who can apply? • Students • Parents www.pin.ed.gov

  9. www.pin.ed.gov Using the PIN website Requirements: Allows the following PIN actions: • Social Security number • Name • Date of birth • Address • Email address (encouraged) • Challenge question response A PIN will be issued upon submitting the request. Note:A PIN will be rejected if there is no Social Security Administration match. • Apply for a PIN • Check PIN status • Request a duplicate PIN • Access/Update email address and personal information • Change PIN • Disable, reestablish, activate PIN Note: Never ask for or give your PIN to anyone.

  10. Student Aid Report (SAR) • Received electronically or by mail, • Summarizes FAFSA information • Displays the EFC and DRN (upper right-hand portion on the SAR) EFC- Expected Family Contribution; used to determine eligibility for federal aid DRN- Data Release Number; used to send SAR to additional schools R14

  11. Student Aid Report (SAR) • Electronically within 3-5 days if submitted online with a valid email address • Electronically within 2 weeks if a paper FAFSA was submitted with a valid email address • online filers get an email from “Federal Student Aid” with subject “FAFSA Results…” • Postal mail within 3 weeks if the FAFSA was submitted without a valid email address

  12. FAFSA On The Web (FOTW)

  13. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) www.fafsa.gov Using FOTW • Ask Questions • Browse Help • Deadlines • Announcements …and more

  14. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Contact Us • Live “chat” • (800) 433-3243 • federalstudentaidcustomerservice@ed.gov

  15. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Browse Help • Grouped Topics • Keyword Search

  16. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW)

  17. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Start Here: • Initial FAFSA • Corrections • Signatures • Continuing a Saved FAFSA • Renewal FAFSA

  18. FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Getting Started: • Guidance • PIN Status 2013-2014 2014 2013

  19. FAFSA Overview: 7-Step Process

  20. Step 1:Is About the Student

  21. Student Demographics Check for: • Name matches student social security card • Transposed numbers • Incorrect data on numeric fields Tip: Use the Help & Hints section on each page. Simple mistakes can delay determining eligibility for aid

  22. Student Demographics Students with a high school diploma and who have never attended college must: • Identify their high school • Select Confirm to find a match. • Select the school from the list or select Next to continue.

  23. Step 2: School Selection

  24. School Selection • Add a School • Federal School Code • Search by: • State • City • Name • Housing Plans • On campus • With parent • Off campus

  25. Step 3: Determines Student’s Dependency Status

  26. Dependency Determination “No” to all questions: • makes the student “dependent” • Must submit parent information Note: childmust be supported financially—more than 50%

  27. Foster Care Select Yes if at any time since the student turned age 13, he/she was in foster care even if no longer in foster care today due to: • Adoption • Reunification • Reached the age of majority (18 yrs.) Note: documentation may be required.

  28. Emancipated Minors Select Yes if the student: • as of today, is an emancipated minoror • was an emancipated minor immediately before turning 18 years old. Note:Documentation issued from a court in the student’s state of legal residence may be required.

  29. Legal Guardianship

  30. Homeless, Unaccompanied Youth Select Yes if any time after July 1, 2012, the student meets all three criteria “Homeless” or “at risk of being homeless” • Lacking fixed, regular and adequate housing. Includes living in shelters, motels, cars, or temporarily living with other people because you had nowhere else to go. “Unaccompanied” • Not living in the physical custody of a parent or guardian “Youth” • 21 years or younger • Still enrolled in high school at the time the FAFSA is completed

  31. Homeless, Unaccompanied Youth • A student is eligible for homeless youth status if he/she meets the homeless definition and was determined to be homeless by his/her high school or school district homeless liaison, the director of a runaway or homeless youth center, or HUD • Students who meet this criteria are independent

  32. Homeless, Unaccompanied Youth • A student is also eligible for homeless youth status if he/she meets the homeless definition, but was determined to be homeless by the financial aid office; • Students who meet this criteria can use FAFSA on the Web to self-identify.

  33. Step 4: Parent Information Required for Dependent Students

  34. Parent Information Parents must answer both demographic and financial information to determine • Custodial parent(s) • Ability to contribute to student’s education expenses

  35. Divorced or Separated • Provide parent’s information for the parent(s) with whom the student lived with most during the last 12 months • If the student spent equal time with both parents, use the information for the parent who provided the greatest amount of financial support for the student

  36. Remarried Parent Provide information about the parent andstepparentregardless of: • Agreement of “nonsupport” • Prenuptial agreement • Divorce decree designating tax filing exemptions Note: parent claiming the studenton the tax return need not be the parent required to provide data on the FAFSA

  37. Parent Information Do not provide parent information for • Foster parent(s) • Student is automatically considered an independent student • Grandparents, other relatives or legal guardian(s) • Colleges may use professional judgment to allow the student to file as an independent student

  38. Parent Information For upcoming year • Household Size: Parent provides more than 50% financial support • Number in College: Student enrolled at least half-time

  39. Parent Information Dislocated Worker • Lost job • Laid off • Self-employed/ unemployed or underemployed • Displaced homemaker

  40. Parent Income and Asset Information • Same questions asked of students • Selecting a box displays additional fields to complete • Note: Asset filtering question

  41. Parent Income and Asset Information • Question displays if the student: • Is not eligible for an automatic zero EFC or simplified needs calculation, and • Reports a state of legal residence that allows students to skip income and asset questions

  42. Step 5: Student Income and Assets

  43. Student 2012 Income and Assets IRS Data Transfer • Transfer information directly from the IRS • Requires PIN • Available January 31st • After filing tax return For 2012

  44. Income Reporting and Verification Selected students and parents must submit income and asset documentation • Using IRS Data Transfer (unchanged) meets verification requirements for some income information • Otherwise only an IRS Tax Return Transcript will meet verification requirements • ID Theft updates

  45. Student Income and Assets • Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) • Amount earned from work • Taxes paid • Exemptions • Cash/Investments • Asset Threshold

  46. Student Financial Information Students are askedthe same questionsas parents. 2011

  47. Step 6:Signatures and Certification

  48. Student Sign and Submit • Select Signature Method • PIN or printed signature page • Terms of Agreement • $$$ for education expenses only • Not in default on a federal student loan • Not owe money • Receive one Pell Grant from one college at a time

  49. Parent Sign and Submit • Select Signature Method • PIN or printed signature page • Terms of Agreement • Provide documents to verify accuracy of information • IRS verification

  50. Step 7:Confirmation

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