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Senior College & Financial Aid Night Handouts 2025

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The document provides a comprehensive guide for students and parents on navigating the financial aid process for college applications. It outlines steps for completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile, emphasizes the importance of checking individual college financial aid requirements and deadlines, and offers tips for organizing information through spreadsheets. Additionally, it discusses various types of financial aid, including loans and scholarships, and highlights the significance of understanding costs associated with different colleges. The document also includes a checklist for college planning, emphasizing timely communication with guidance counselors and careful management of student debt.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Senior College & Financial Aid Night Handouts in the editor.
Begin by reviewing the first section, which outlines financial aid application requirements. Use our platform to highlight key deadlines and create a checklist for each college.
In the FAFSA section, fill in your 2017 income details as required. Utilize the text fields to note any corrections needed if your 2018 income is lower than 2017.
For the CSS Profile form, ensure you gather all necessary documents listed. Use our platform's annotation tools to mark important notes or reminders for each document.
As you compare awards from different colleges, create a summary table directly in the editor. This will help visualize loan versus grant balances effectively.
Finally, review all sections thoroughly before saving and sharing your completed handouts with family or guidance counselors for feedback.

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What is a FAFSA night?

In the fall, many schools across the United States hold a Financial Aid Night, designed to help students and their parents better understand and navigate the complex financial aid process.

Am I if I miss the FAFSA deadline?

Financial aid forms submitted after the deadline will still be considered, it simply means that, should you be admitted, your financial aid package may not be available at the same time you receive your admissions decision.

Do parents who make $120000 still qualify for FAFSA?

Technically, no income is too high for the FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education recommends filling out the FAFSA yearly, regardless of income. However because FAFSA is needs-based aid, those from lower-income families with a greater financial need get access to more financial aid.

What is the most beneficial to complete for financial aid your senior year?

Fill out and submit the FAFSA: Complete and submit the FAFSA application as early as possible. Some financial aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep in mind that you should check application requirements and filing deadlines posted on financial aid websites for your selected schools.

Whats the most financial aid you can receive?

How much money can you get from the FAFSA? Aid typeMaximum award Pell Grant $7,395 for the 2024-25 academic year Direct Subsidized Loans $3,500 to $5,500 annually, depending on year in school; $23,000 aggregate limit4 more rows

What to bring for FAFSA night?

Information about assets, such as savings, certificates of deposit, stock options, bonds, 529 plans and other college savings programs; and investment real estate, business and farm. Drivers license number, if you have one. Dates of birth, include the month, day and year.

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