5/31 FA 9.4 FASFA

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Activity: Analyze a Student Aid Report

Math Connection- Filling out the FASFA at your School

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5/31 FA 9.4 FASFA

5/31 FA 9.4 FASFA

OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS

DISTRIBUTION & PLANNING

OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS

DISTRIBUTION & PLANNING

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of high school seniors have filed their FAFSA to access college aid each year?

List reasons that might explain why some students haven’t filed yet.

EDPUZZLE: FAFSA Overview

ARTICLE: What Is the Student Aid Report?

What information does the Student Aid Report include? (list 5 things)

How long will it take to receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) once you submit your FAFSA?

What is Anna’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution)? What does this number mean?

ARTICLE: 15 Myths We're Busting About the FAFSA Process

FAFSA Completion

The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for all of the following types of financial aid EXCEPT…Private loansScholarships & grantsWork-studyFederal loans

OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS

DISTRIBUTION & PLANNING

OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS

DISTRIBUTION & PLANNING

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of high school seniors have filed their FAFSA to access college aid each year?

List reasons that might explain why some students haven’t filed yet.

EDPUZZLE: FAFSA Overview

True or False: Your parent/guardian can use your FSA ID to submit any information for your FAFSA application.

Which of the following does a college/university use to determine how much to award you in financial aid?A. Cost of AttendanceB. Expected Family Contribution (EFC)C. Financial Need

ARTICLE: What Is the Student Aid Report?

What information does the Student Aid Report include? (list 5 things)

How long will it take to receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) once you submit your FAFSA?

Your friend Ally makes the following statement after receiving her SAR: “My EFC is so high and I don’t think my family can afford to pay that much out of pocket!” What can you tell her about the difference between her EFC and the amount she will likely pay for college?

What is Anna’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution)? What does this number mean?

What is Anna’s DRN? What is the purpose of this number?

Has Anna’s FAFSA been selected for verification? In your own words, describe what the process of verification is.

s Anna eligible to receive a Pell Grant? What is the maximum Pell Grant award for the current year? (Click here to see what the current limit is on a Pell Grant.)

On Anna’s SAR, the “Your Financial Aid History Information” section is blank or N/A. Why?

Why is it important to review all pages of this document carefully? What should Anna do if she finds an error?

Why do you think the graduation and retention rates for Anna’s selected colleges are displayed at the bottom of the SAR? How might that information impact Anna’s college selection process?

ARTICLE: 15 Myths We're Busting About the FAFSA Process

The FAFSA form is FREE to fill out

You shouldn’t fill out the FAFSA if your family income is too high

The FAFSA form is only used for federal student loans

You can begin filling out your FAFSA on October 1st

You only need to submit your FAFSA form once

Your EFC is the amount that you will have to pay for school

FAFSA Completion

The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for all of the following types of financial aid EXCEPT…Private loansScholarships & grantsWork-studyFederal loans

Which of the following does a college/university use to determine how much to award you in financial aid?A. Cost of AttendanceB. Expected Family Contribution (EFC)C. Financial Need

Your friend Ally makes the following statement after receiving her SAR: “My EFC is so high and I don’t think my family can afford to pay that much out of pocket!” What can you tell her about the difference between her EFC and the amount she will likely pay for college?

What is Anna’s DRN? What is the purpose of this number?

Has Anna’s FAFSA been selected for verification? In your own words, describe what the process of verification is.

s Anna eligible to receive a Pell Grant? What is the maximum Pell Grant award for the current year? (Click here to see what the current limit is on a Pell Grant.)

On Anna’s SAR, the “Your Financial Aid History Information” section is blank or N/A. Why?

Why is it important to review all pages of this document carefully? What should Anna do if she finds an error?

Why do you think the graduation and retention rates for Anna’s selected colleges are displayed at the bottom of the SAR? How might that information impact Anna’s college selection process?

The FAFSA form is FREE to fill out

You shouldn’t fill out the FAFSA if your family income is too high

The FAFSA form is only used for federal student loans

You can begin filling out your FAFSA on October 1st

You only need to submit your FAFSA form once

Your EFC is the amount that you will have to pay for school

The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for all of the following types of financial aid EXCEPT…
Private loans
Scholarships & grants
Work-study
Federal loans

Which of the following does a college/university use to determine how much to award you in financial aid?
A. Cost of Attendance
B. Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
C. Financial Need

The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for all of the following types of financial aid EXCEPT…
Private loans
Scholarships & grants
Work-study
Federal loans

Which of the following does a college/university use to determine how much to award you in financial aid?
A. Cost of Attendance
B. Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
C. Financial Need