HAHS Guidance / J Samoyedny

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It is important to discuss your college goals and costs with your folks. They play an integral role in determining whether or not you have enough money to cover your educational costs.
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Share your plans, THE PHEAA GUIDE, scholarships, and other important information.

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Scholarships (merit-based money) and Grants (gift money)
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Come from a variety of sources, including federal and state governments, colleges, organizations, foundations, etc.
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This money does not have paid back.
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Loans
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Need to be repaid, some after college graduation

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Work Study
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Federal and state program money can be used for a variety of college expenses
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School-sponsored job program; work on- or off-campus
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Apply for via the FAFSA
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Summer Jobs
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Savings

COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON THE WEB.
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Complete this application online at
 www.fafsa.gov
 www.fafsa.ed.gov
 www.studentaid.ed.gov
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DO NOT GO TO www.fafsa.com
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 www.fafsa.com
is a fee-based site, and the FAFSA is FREE!

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The application is completed with income from
2015 tax information
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It checks for eligibility for federal and Pennsylvania
State Aid.
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List most expensive Pennsylvania school FIRST.
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You will receive notices from the government and financial aid packages from the schools you listed on the FAFSA. Follow instructions.
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IRS Data Retrieval Tool*

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The deadline for submitting the FAFSA on the WEB for Pennsylvania residents is May 1, 2016. Some program deadlines are August 1, 2016.
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The school you plan to attend might have an earlier deadline.
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PSU Priority Deadline is March 1, 2016
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Bloomsburg, etc. Deadline is March 15, 2016
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LCCC’s Scholarship Deadline is April 15, 2016

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In addition to completing the FAFSA, Pennsylvania residents must also complete the requirements for the Pennsylvania State Grant.
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Either:
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Watch for the LINK at the end of the FAFSA application process -- or –
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Go to www.pheaa.org to complete the application.
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Remember to mail the signature page to the
PHEAA Office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Some schools require other financial aid applications.
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They might have their own forms, etc.
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Some schools require the CSS Profile, available from the College Board website. (Fee waivers are available for those who qualify.)

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Other useful websites to predict your family contribution
 www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
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Colleges also have a required link in the admissions or financial aid sections of their website called “Net
Cost Calculator” or “Net Price Calculator.”

SPECIAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
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Be aware of special federal and Pennsylvania financial aid programs.
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Loan forgiveness for particular majors (certain education majors, nursing, armed forces, etc.)
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Awards for certain science and technology majors
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Grants for foster children, 9/11 children, etc.
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Read the PHEAA GUIDE and share it with your parents!

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Date: January 21, 2016 Time: 6:30 P.M.
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Location: HAHS Library
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Bring your FSA ID with you!
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Get your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
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The date for 2016 will be determined soon. Listen to announcements for further information.

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A local university financial aid officer will present
“How to apply for financial aid with the FAFSA.”
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It’s free
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In-depth review of financial aid types and sources
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Includes FAFSA tutorial

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Although the annual “FINANCIAL AID NIGHT” has passed, there are several options available to help you complete the FAFSA.
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College Financial Aid Office
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PHEAA Regional Representative
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Local FAFSA Completion Sessions
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SPARC Representative
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Your tax preparer or accountant
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Your high school guidance counselor

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Visit the STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER in the guidance office.
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Available LOCAL scholarship details and application materials are updated WEEKLY.
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LOCAL versus NATIONAL

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This is money that can be used for educational purposes
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Tuition
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Room and Board
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Transportation
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Books
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Entertainment
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Etc.

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There are several NATIONAL websites available where you can apply for additional scholarship money.
 www.questbridge.org
 www.fastweb.com
 www.meritaid.com
 www.gocollege.com
 www.scholarships.com

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College acceptances are published in the Standard-
Speaker weekly column each Tuesday.
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To get your name on the list, see your counselor.

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In the latter part of May 2016 counselors will meet with seniors to finalize their post-high school plans.
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The “SENIOR CLASS SURVEY” accomplishes several things –
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Informs the guidance staff where to send final transcripts
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Reports demographic information to the state
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Assists the school in compiling the most recent profile data
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Tallies the total scholarship money awarded to the Class of
2016

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We wish you the best of luck with finalizing your college plans!
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We will always do our best to fulfill your requests and answer your questions.
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Keep in touch with us!