Financial Aid & FAFSA
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Financial Need is determined by the following calculation:
Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution = Financial NeedYour cost of attendance, determined by your school, includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other school-related expenses, such as personal and travel expenses.
Your expected family contribution (EFC) is what the federal government expects you and your family to contribute toward your educational expenses based on a standard federal formula. Your expected family contribution is calculated when you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Student Aid & FAFSA
Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.
To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school aid (including scholarships), and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.Financial Aid is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so you will want to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1!
Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and complete the FAFSA online.
FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid
Students and parents/guardians are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents such as the FAFSA.
How to Create Your FSA ID Video
For more information about Financial Aid such as Who Qualifies for Financial Aid, Types of Aid, and Understanding/Filing the FAFSA visit: http://www.onlineschools.org/financial-aid/
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Financial Aid Resources:
•Step by Step Guide to Completing the FAFSA Questions
Paying for College - Other Online Resources:
• 100 Most Affordable Universities in America 2018
• Affordable Colleges Online Financial Aid Handbook- Includes information about:Types of financial aid available, tips on how to apply for financial aid, expert advice about understanding and filling out the FAFSA
• Funding Your Education with ROTC
• Missouri Student Loans, Grants & Scholarships
• Net Price Calculator Center - this website will connect you directly to the Net Price Calculators for colleges of interest
• PEO Educational Loan Fund - a revolving loan fund, established in 1907, to lend money to qualified women students at a reduced rate, to assist them in securing a higher education.• SallieMae College Planning Calculator - Build a customized plan based upon your situation:
• If college is just around the corner, we can help you figure out how to pay for it.
• If college is far away, we can help you save for it.
Save your plan so you can review, revise, and update your plan of action at any time• SallieMae Paying for College Video Series
• Wells Fargo Get College Ready - Provides information on Scholarships, Loans, FAFSA, as well has handy calculators and resources for budgeting, calculating Loan Debt
RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• Colleges Offering Most Financial Aid to International Students