WASD Guidance Office
Financial Aid Night

This website contains helpful information that was presented on Financial Aid Night at Weatherly on Monday January 27, 2014.

 

Click the link Below to Open up this years Slideshow Presentation

W.H.S. Financial Aid Night Slideshow 13-14.pdf 

What is Finacial Aid?
Money to pay for college or career school
–Grants
–Loans
–Work-study
–Scholarships
 
How do I apply for aid?
1. Get a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
•Your parent might need a PIN too
•Choose your own PIN or let the site choose one for you
•Don’t tell anyone your PIN!
 
2. (Optional) Use FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to get ready.
•Get worksheet at www.studentaid.ed.gov/worksheet
•Find a checklist of documents you need at www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs (“What Information Do I Need When I Fill Out the FAFSA?”).
•Fill out worksheet to prepare your answers.
 
3. Fill out your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov
•Apply on or after Jan.1 but as early as possible to meet all deadlines.
•Need help? Use “Live Help” icon or call 1-800-4-FED-AID.
•Don’t forget to save or print confirmation page.
 
4. Watch for response by e-mail, from FederalStudentAidFAFSA@cpsemail.ed.gov, or by mail
•Double-check your information online at www.fafsa.gov (use your PIN to log on) or on the paper Student Aid Report mailed to you
•Correct any mistakes and update any information as necessary
 
5. Watch for e-mails or letters from the schools you are considering
•Give the schools any additional paperwork they ask for
•Meet all deadlines or you could miss out on aid!
 
PHEAA
http://www.pheaa.org

• Prepare: Before you apply for a Pennsylvania State Grant, find out whether you meet the eligibility requirements and how much money you can expect to receive.

• Apply/Renew: To be considered for a Pennsylvania State Grant, you must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and complete the Pennsylvania State Grant Form. Most renewal students do not have to complete the State Grant Form.

• After You Apply/Renew: Sign in to your Account Access mailbox to view your Pennsylvania State Grant status or to make changes to your school and/or program information. If you are a renewal applicant, make sure your information is up to date.


 
How much federal studnet aid can I get?
For early estimate, use FAFSA4caster:
•Go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
•Enter some financial information
•Get an estimate (This is not the actual amount only a "ballpark" figure)

Where can I get more info?
•www.studentaid.ed.gov
–Information about aid programs
–Free scholarship search
–Free college search
•1-800-4-FED-AID
–Information about aid programs
–Help with the FAFSA
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