Financial Aid
Most colleges in the Midwest require students to have a Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on file with the colleges before any financial aid can be awarded. It is recommended that the FAFSA forms be completed as soon as possible after January 1 of the senior year as possible. April 15th is generally a priority deadline for many state programs. Colleges give out much of their aid on a first come-first serve basis so it is important to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible. Students should look at the college of their choice for specific requirement and deadlines.
Financial Aid Meeting
Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
For Seniors and Parents (Juniors can attend to get a head start for next year!) Sponsored by the College Planning Center. Visit their website at http://www.collegeplanning.org/
Fill-Out-the-Form (FAFSA) Assistance - Saturday, February 20th!
(College Goal Sunday - on Saturday)
Volunteers with Iowa College Goal Sunday will help college-bound seniors and their families file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) free that day. The FAFSA is the first step to qualify for federal and state government aid, as well as many types of aid from schools. Iowa College Goal Sunday will be 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Southeastern Community College (SCC), Building 100, Room 192.
For more information, including what materials you need to take with you, visit www.IowaCGS.org or see handouts below.
Flyer (PDF) Brochure (PDF) What to Bring Handout (PDF)
Other Sources of Financial Aid Information
Iowa College Student Aid Commission - http://www.state.ia.us/government/icsac/students.html
1-800-383-4222
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (can file electronically!)
Technical Assistance: 1-800-801-0576
Submit after January 1 each year
See specific college of interest for Priority Deadline!
College Planning Center
(a division of Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation)
http://www.collegeplanning.org
Toll free- 1-877-272-4692
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation
http://www.studentloan.org
FastWeb – Free student resources: Scholarship search, college search, and more!
http://www.fastweb.com
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
http://www.finaid.org
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