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Who Can Get Federal Student Aid?

How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid

FAFSA Checklist

Scholarship and Financial Aid Web Links

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Who Can Get Federal Student Aid?

Eligibility for programs is based on financial need and on several other factors. 
Your eligibility is determined by the information you provide on the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). 

Listed are some of the basic requirements you must meet:

  •  Demonstrate financial need.

  •  Demonstrate that you are qualified to enroll in postsecondary education
      - have a high school diploma or a GED, etc.

  •  Be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.

  •  Be a U.S. citizen

  •  Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school.

How to Apply for Federal Financial Aid

1)  Complete and mail a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
     The FAFSA is available in the Counseling Office, as well as online at
      www.fafsa.ed.gov. 
     If applying online, REGISTER NOW to receive your PIN (Personal Identification
     Number) at www.studentaid.ed.gov
     Complete and mail this form ASAP after January 1st. 
      Deadlines vary by college and state, so check with the college you will attend.

2)  Watch your mail for a Student Aid Report (SAR). 
      You should receive this within 4 - 6 weeks, after the FAFSA has been processed. 
      Information is also sent to the college(s) named on the FAFSA.  If you don't receive
      a SAR on time, or if you need another copy, call (319) 337-5665.

3)  Check with the college(s) you are considering;
      they may require additional applications or forms.

4)  You'll receive an award letter from the financial aid office of each college you
      specify.   This document indicates the types of aid you are eligible to receive. 
      Your financial aid eligibility is the difference between the cost of education
      and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
      The federal government performs a needs analysis to determine your EFC. 
      The cost of education includes tuition and fees, room and board,
       books and supplies, transportation, and misc. expenses.

                    

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FAFSA Checklist

It’s time to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form!  Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think.  However, before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary material listed below.

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Your Social Security card and Driver’s License.

 

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Your income tax returns, W-2 forms and 1040 forms for the previous year.

 

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 Your parent’s income tax returns, W-2 forms and 1040 forms
for the previous year (if you are dependent).

 

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Records and documentation of other untaxed income received such as
welfare benefits, Social Security income, veteran’s benefits, AFDC,
or military or clergy allowances.

 

ü           Current bank statements and records of stocks, bonds, mutual funds
             and other investments.

 

ü       Current mortgage information.

 

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Business or farm records (if applicable).

 

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Records relating to unusual financial circumstances, such as medical and
dental expenses not covered by health insurance, tuition expenses at elementary
or secondary schools, unusually high child care costs, death, divorce and
loss of employment.  (These aren’t required, but they could influence the amount received.)

 

ü          Title IV Institution Codes for each school you are applying to.  You can get this information from the
            Counseling Office or Career Resource Center at RHS

 

Remember to make copies of all documents and keep them with your copy of your completed FAFSA form.  You can pick up a FAFSA form in the Counseling Office.

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Scholarship and Financial Aid Web Links

www.PartnershipForLearning.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov/
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.ed.gov
www.collegeview.com
www.collegexpress.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegenet.com
www.embark.com
http://studentaid.ed.gov

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