Application Process – Step #1 :
Application Process – Step #1 FAFSA PIN Number
www.pin.ed.gov
Apply during the Fall Semester of Senior Year
Juniors: Fall 2011
Application Process – Step #2 :
Application Process – Step #2 2011-2012 FAFSA
www.fafsa.gov
Form completed online
Provides Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Additional information may be requested
Additional Institutional Applications?
Determining your aid award: :
Determining your aid award: Cost of Attendance*
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Eligibility for Need Based Financial Assistance
*Typically includes Tuition, Required Fees, Dorm Room, Meal Plan (Board), and Allowances for Books, Travel, Personal
Families are expected to contribute to their student’s education as they are able
Determining your aid award :
Determining your aid award School A:
COA: $30,000
EFC: $1,000
Aid Eligibility: $29,000
School B:
COA: $15,000
EFC: $1,000
Aid Eligibility: $14,000
Financial Aid Award Letters :
Financial Aid Award Letters Next Steps…
Upon receipt of all award letters
Avoiding potential problems
Where else can you inquire for financial assistance? :
Where else can you inquire for financial assistance? Your High School Counseling Office
Any Community Organizations in your area
Your Church/Worship Center
Your employer and/or parents’ employers
Free private scholarship searches (online)
February 13, 2011: 2pm-4pm :
February 13, 2011: 2pm-4pm