2018-2019 FAFSA ® What You Need to Know

[Pages:53]2018-2019 FAFSA ? What You Need to Know

NACAC Conference ? Las Vegas, NV July 24, 2017

Washington, DC

Today's Topics

ABOUT US/ MYTHS

FSA ID FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS FAFSA? APPLICATION PROCESS TOOLS & RESOURCES Q&A

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About Us

Mission

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.

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Myths About Financial Aid

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Myths About Financial Aid

"...the form is too hard to fill out."

Reality: The FAFSA is easier than ever, especially if you fill it out online at

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Myths About Financial Aid

"...my parents make too much money, so I won't qualify for aid."

Reality: There is no income cutoff to qualify for federal student aid.

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Myths About Financial Aid

"only students with good grades get financial aid."

Reality: While in high school, your grades are not a factor in qualifying for federal aid, however, once in college you will have to maintain a certain GPA to receive aid.

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