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Financial Aid 101

Financial Aid 101. brandi.lunsford@ccstn.org a my.cowell@ccstn.org b eth.campbell@ccstn.org. Remind: text @cubs2019 to the number 81010. Instagram: @ cheathamcubs. Can I Go to College?.

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Financial Aid 101

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  1. Financial Aid 101 brandi.lunsford@ccstn.org amy.cowell@ccstn.org beth.campbell@ccstn.org

  2. Remind: text @cubs2019 to the number 81010 Instagram: @cheathamcubs

  3. Can I Go to College? • College is defined by Advise TN as a certificate or degree program from an accredited institution, such as • Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT; multiple locations; vocational) • Community College • Public University • Private University

  4. College App Week is next week! Students will be assisted in computer labs Send a form of payment if you would like them to submit an application Some schools waive their fees that week Some are free all the time (TCAT, NSCC)

  5. I heard there is a way to go to college for free now. Is that true? • APPLY NOW at tnpromise.gov • Deadline to apply Nov 1, 2018 • No GPA or ACT requirement • TN Last Dollar/Gap Scholarship for tuition and fees (NOT books, housing, etc.) to a TCAT, Community College, or eligible 2-year program at a university • Think of it as your COLLEGE INSURANCE

  6. TN Promise Requirements • Must meet these conditions to stay eligible: • Apply b/w August 1st, 2018- November 1st, 2018 • Handbooks will be given on Oct 5 • Complete FAFSA b/w Oct 1-Feb 1 • Attend mandatory meeting 3/21at 5:30 pm at CCCHS • Excuse policy! • Complete 8 hours of community service AFTER 11/2/18 and BEFORE 7/1/19 • IF selected for FAFSA verification, submit requested materials to the college

  7. Filing your FAFSA is MANDATORY If you want to receive any type of financial aid FAFSA Help 10/2911-7 CCHS Library

  8. How am I going to pay for college?!?

  9. Types of Financial Aid • Merit-Based: achievement • Need-Based: financial • Federal and State: FAFSA, other applications • Institution Scholarships • College website • College tour • College admissions/financial counselor • Local Scholarships • Posted in Spring in guidance office and sent by remind message • National Scholarships • Collegegreenlight.com

  10. Do I Qualify for HOPE Money? 3.0 GPA OR 21

  11. Save your login! Help your child learn to check email

  12. FAFSA Basics and timeline

  13. What do I need to complete FAFSA?

  14. Verification…. Comes from the college financial aid office Asking for more documentation usually Check your email Make sure your student checks email!! Can delay or prevent financial aid

  15. What Should I Be Doing Now? • Find out about early admissions • APPLY BY NOV. 1ST • Scholarship deadlines • TN Promise Deadlines—NOV 1st • FAFSA—October 1st

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