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High School Counselor Day November 2013. Financial Aid Session. Presenter: Connie Barton, M. Ed Shasta College-Director of Financial Aid. Shasta College- Financial Aid Website HOME PAGE. Get. www.shastacollege.edu/fa. Online. NOT. IN. LINE. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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High School Counselor DayNovember 2013
Financial Aid Session
Presenter:Connie Barton, M. Ed Shasta College-Director of Financial Aid
Shasta College-Financial Aid Website
HOME PAGEwww.shastacollege.edu/fa
Get
Online
NOT
IN
LINE
Shasta College-Financial Aid Website
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PAGEwww.shastacollege.edu/fa_seniors
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:Step 1- Submit a Shasta College application online
Step 2-Starting January 1st of every year, submit the
FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov (attend a Cash For College Night!)
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:Step 3-Submit your High School FINAL transcripts to
Admissions and Records, as soon as possible!
Step 4-Attend a Shasta College Orientation-learn
more in depth information on Financial Aid process
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:Step 5-Once Shasta College has received students
FAFSA, an email is sent to students from the FA Office
Go online to ‘My Shasta’ and check ‘My Documents’ to see what is needed to submit to the FA Office
Step 6-March-Financial Aid Office starts accepting
documents for financial aid processing for the next academic year
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS-‘IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES’
December- Check Shasta College High School Scholarship listingsJanuary 1st-FAFSA becomes available for next academic yearMarch 2nd- Entitlement Cal Grant (submit FAFSA and verified GPA to Cal Grant by this deadlineMarch-Financial Aid Office starts accepting documents for next academic yearMay-Registration for Fall semester beginsAugust-Students receive a Higher One Card (to access $$$)
-Fall scholarships and loans open-Fall semester begins
September 2nd- Competitive Cal Grant(submit FAFSA and verified GPA to Cal Grant by this deadline)
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS-Processing Timeframes-
Estimated Shasta College Financial Aid Office Processing Timeframes- March 1st - April 30th ………………………….2 to 3 weeks May 1st - June 30th .…………………………3 to 5 weeks July 1st - October 30th ………………………….6 to 8 weeks (August is our busiest time!)November 1st - December 31st ……………. 3 to 5 weeks January 1st - February 28th ………………….2 to 4 weeks
Timeframes vary dependent on the number of files received Submitting your paperwork during the March 1st-April 20th
ensures the quickest processing time
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS:
Tips for ensuring financial aid is not delayed:• Apply early • Submit ALL documents needed in May• Keep checking ‘My Documents’ until
everything says processed• Check email for updates• Follow up and ask questions if necessary
THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS-‘INDEPENDENT STUDENTS’
INDEPENDENT STATUS REQUEST FORM:-Submit for unusual family circumstances-Form found at www.shastacollege.edu/fa_istat
Vs.
HOMELESS HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON--Every High School has a designated liaison-Submit homeless verification letter
Federal and State Financial Aid Recent Changes:
• California Dream Act of 2011– Opened up State Grants for
undocumented individuals in CA– Undocumented students must have
their GPA verified and sent to Cal Grant by March 2nd
– Submit prior year graduates GPA by March 2nd
More info at:www.shastacollege.edu/fa_dream
Federal and State Financial Aid Recent Changes:
• Registered Domestic Partners- IRS Filing Status– Starting in the 2013 tax filing year,
RDP’s can file in a “married” status– Both partners financial information
must be included on the FAFSA/Dream Application
– Future guidelines will be provided by the Department of Education
Shasta College-Financial Aid Website
ONLINE FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATIONwww.shastacollege.edu/fa_....
PLAN AHEADGO ONLINE
FOLLOW THROUGH
DON’T BE LATE!
