Monticello High School January 2015 PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Dec 22, 2015
Welcome!
Andrew LashuaUndergraduate Financial Aid Administrator
Student Financial ServicesUniversity of Virginia
Funds made available to students & families to help pay for postsecondary educational expenses. These include:
• Scholarships/Grants – Money that does not need to be repaid
• Work Study – The student must work to earn funds
• Loans – The student or parent must pay back what was borrowed, and possibly additional interest
FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships
Grants
Work Study
Loans
College/University Scholarships
Some schools use the application for admission to determine scholarship eligibility.
Some schools have a separate application.
Some schools may require you to have a completed application for financial aid on file.
Private and Community Scholarships
Some may require you to file an application for financial
aid along with an additional application.
You may find them in unexpected places.
They may be based on need, merit, talent, athletic ability,
artistic skills, or other criteria.
SCHOLARSHIPS
LOANS
federal
student loans
Subsidized or unsubsidized
Annual maximum for first year
student is $5,500
federal parent loans
Parent borrows on behalf of student
A credit check is usually required
private student loans
The student is the borrower
A credit check is usually required
Money that has to be repaid – repayment may be deferred until after the student graduates
NEED-BASED AWARD THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY
TO WORK AND EARN MONEY TO HELP PAY FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.
get hired
get to
work
get paid
WORK STUDY
1• File
the FAFSA, available now
2
• If required, file the CSS PROFILE, available now
3
• If required, file an institutional financial aid application
4• If required, submit tax documents
HOW DO STUDENTS GET FINANCIAL AID?
The FAFSA must be submitted each academic year a student would like to be considered for financial aid.
The FAFSA is available on January 1 of each year.FAFSA on the web (faster processing, error
checks, skip logic) at www.fafsa.ed.gov
If the student is dependent, then both the student and parent must sign the FAFSA.
Federal PIN to sign electronically;
register at www.pin.ed.gov
SUBMITTING YOUR FAFSA
• Must be enrolled in (or accepted for enrollment in) an approved program of study
• Must be pursuing a degree or certificate
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Must have a valid Social Security number
• Must be registered with Selective Service (if male and required)
• Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (as defined by the school)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID?
General student information
Student dependency questions
Student financial data
General parent information
Household information
Parent financial data
WHAT INFORMATION IS ASKED ON THE FAFSA?
Number in the householdNumber in collegeEarnings from workAdjusted Gross IncomeIncome tax paidValue of cash, savings and checkingValue of other assets and investmentsUntaxed income such as child support
received for all children
EXAMPLES OF QUESTIONS IN THE FAFSA
1) FAFSA information is submitted to the Department of Education for processing.
2) The Department of Education calculates an Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
3) Each school selected by the student will receive the information submitted as well as the calculated EFC.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE FAFSA INFORMATION?
Your file may be selected by the US Department of Education for federal verification
Financial Aid offices are required to verify income information using either:
IRS Tax Return Transcript
www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), which is
integrated into the online FAFSA.
VERIFICATION
• Some application requirements and deadlines will vary from school to school.
• KNOW YOUR SCHOOL’S REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES!
ARE THERE OTHER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS?
The FAFSA and other documents are used to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Schools use the EFC to determine eligibility for need-based financial aid and to prepare an award package
Cost of Attendance – EFC = Financial Need
DETERMINING FINANCIAL NEED
• Direct Costs• Tuition and Fees• Room and Board
• Indirect Costs• Books and Supplies• Transportation
Costs• Personal Expenses• Loan Fees• Computer Expense
Direct + Indirect Costs = Cost of Attendance
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Because Cost of Attendance varies by institution, so does financial need.
Financial aid offices attempt to meet a student’s financial need with various types
of financial aid available to them.
FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES
SAMPLE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE
Cost of Attendance $26,000EFC - $3,200Financial Need $22,800
Federal Pell Grant $2,580Perkins Loan $3,000University Grant
$11,720Federal Subsidized Loan
$3,500Federal Work Study $2,000TOTAL AID PACKAGE
$22,800
Need Based Aid given to a student based on the amount of
demonstrated need, as determined by information within the application.
Examples include the Pell Grant, Subsidized Loans and Federal Work Study.
Non-need Based Aid given to a student not based on need. Examples include credit-based loans or regional
scholarships.Merit Based
Aid given to a student based on scholastic or talent achievement.
Examples include awards based on GPA, extracurricular activities, unique talents, and/or leadership potential.
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Federal Grants (need-based) Pell Grant SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
Federal Work Study (need-based) Part-time jobs for students through eligible employers,
such as their school, or even federal, state or local public agencies
Even though this is a federal program, schools set eligibility criteria
Federal Direct Loans Subsidized Loans are need-based Unsubsidized Loans are non-need-based
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
Subsidized Loans Available to undergraduate students with financial need Loan is in the student’s name, guaranteed by the Federal
government through the Department of Education The government pays the interest while the student is in
school Fixed interest rate for 2014-2015 is 4.66%
Unsubsidized Loans Non-need based loan in the student’s name, guaranteed
by the Federal government through the DOE Federal Government does not pay the interest while the
student is in school Fixed interest rate for 2014-2015 is 4.66%
SUBSIDIZED VS. UNSUBSIDIZED
Year Dependent Undergraduate
First Year $5,500 – No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Second Year $6,500 – No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Third Year and Beyond $7,500 – No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Maximum Total Debt $31,000 – No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
AWARD AMOUNTS FOR DIRECT LOANS
Perkins Loans (need based) Federal government pays the interest while the student
is in school Fixed interest rate of 5.0%
Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Credit-based educational loan in the parent’s name
guaranteed by the Federal government Fixed interest rate of 7.21% The government does not subsidize this loan Maximum amount a student can borrow is the cost of
attendance minus all other financial aid
OTHER LOANS
Alternative/Private Loans for Students available through banks or other financial institutions
Loan in the student’s nameCredit check required, student may need a credit-worthy cosigner
May borrow up to the Cost of Attendance minus other financial aid
OTHER LOANS
College Scholarship Assistance ProgramPublic & private colleges, need-based
Virginia Commonwealth AwardPublic colleges, need-based
Virginia Guaranteed Assistance ProgramPublic colleges, need-based
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant ProgramPrivate colleges, non-need-based, separate application required. Estimated amount for 2014-2015: $3,100.
TYPES OF VA STATE FINANCIAL AID
Some colleges and universities offer their own institutional scholarships, grants, and loans.
Check out their individual school websites for deadlines and required applications.
Outside Scholarships
Know what kinds of scholarships students can apply for locally. Encourage them to pay close attention to deadlines, and to contact donors with any questions.
OTHER TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Obtain and review admissions and financial aid information from each school.
Submit all applications and requested documentation by the deadlines.
Investigate other sources of aid every year.
Talk to financial aid offices if you or the student has questions or special circumstances.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR STUDENTS
Federally mandated
• All schools required to have a net price calculator
Must represent factual data• Information is for current academic year• If you used a net price calculator today, it would reflect 2014-
2015 costs and awards.Reflects cost of attendance minus grant aid
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov (not .com)
Federal Student Aid: www.studentaid.ed.gov
CSS Profile: www.collegeboard.org
Net Price Calculator: See college’s website
WEBSITES
OTHER RESOURCES
VPEPVirginia Prepaid Education Program
VESTVirginia Education Savings Trust
Other state college savings plans
PAYMENT PLANS
USEFUL TIPS
• Pay close attention to College/University financial aid deadlines.
• Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool!
• Take advantage of the school’s Net Price Calculator.
• Continue to look and apply for scholarship opportunities.
THANK YOU!
Phone: (434-982-6000)Email: [email protected]
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