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2018-2019 Information

 Presentation from our 2018 Financial Aid Night
​October 10th, 2018

Presented by Santiago Canyon College, the presentation to the right explains the following:
  • Promise Grant
  • Common FAFSA mistakes
  • Other types of financial aid
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What You Need for the FAFSA

To the right you will find a checklist that will help you fill out the FAFSA.

You will need the following:
  • Your Social Security Number and Parent's Social Security Number
  • An FAFSA ID # (Found at FAFSA.gov)
  • Your Parent's 2017 Income Tax Return Information
    • NOTE:  You may be able to transfer federal tax return information using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA Website
  • Bank statements and Records of Investments
  • Records of Untaxed Income (if applicable)
  • Alien Registration Number (if you are not a US citizen)
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Note:  Parents will be using 2017 tax returns

FAFSA Myths versus Reality

To the right you will find a presentation dedicated to clarifying misconceptions about the FAFSA.  

Some of the topics include:
  • Myth #1:  FAFSA aid is just "free money"
  • Myth #2:  My parents make too much money
  • Myth #3:  Only students with good grades get financial aid
  • Myth #4:  There isn't enough aid for everyone
  • Myth #5:  Students from minority groups get the most aid
  • Myth #6:  Paying for advice will increase my aid
  • Myth #7:  We have a lot of debt, so we should get more aid
  • Myth #8:  The FAFSA takes forever to fill out
  • Myth #9:  I can share a FAFSA ID with my parents
  • Myth #10:  I can't file my FAFSA until I am accepted
  • Myth #11:  You only have to fill out the FAFSA once
  • Myth #12:  There's only one FAFSA deadline
  • Myth #13:  I have  to file taxes before I do the FAFSA
  • Myth #14:  I can declare myself as an independent 
  • Myth #15:  My parents aren't citizens so I can't get aid
  • Myth #16:  Men and women have the same requirements
  • Myth #17:  529 plans seriously affect FAFSA
  • Myth #18:  Estimated Family Contribution
  • Myth #19:  I should call the "FAFSA" people
  • Myth #20:  Reapplying  for FAFSA
  • Myth #21:  Financial aid will meet all of your needs
  • Myth #22:  You must accept all the financial aid
  • Myth #23:  All aid packages are equal
  • Myth #24:  Two types of California Promises
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How To FAFSA Videos:

How to create an FSA ID tutorial:
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0:50 Personal Identification Information
1:08 Profile Information Page
1:36 Challenge Questions
2:05 Confirm and Verify your Information
2:29 Verify your Mobile Phone
2:48 Verify your Email Address

This video will walk you through the process of creating your own FSA ID. An FSA ID is simply a username and password combination, which can be used to securely log in to U.S. Department of Education websites like https://fafsa.gov. If you plan to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available in October, you (and your parent if you're a dependent student) should create an FSA ID ASAP. For more details, visit https://StudentAid.gov/fsaid
FAFSA and FSA lD Tips for Parents:


​The first step to applying for federal student aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Students and parents of dependent students need their own FSA IDs to electronically sign and submit the FAFSA.  

This video helps parents navigate the FAFSA process: from logging in, to filling out, and to signing your child’s FAFSA using your FSA ID.

It’s very important that you and your child each create and use your own, separate FSA IDs. Creating an FSA ID for your child, or having your child create an FSA ID for you, could cause problems with your child’s financial aid.

If you are the parent of more than one dependent student, you will use your FSA ID to sign each child’s FAFSA. For more resources, visit http://StudentAid.gov/fsaid
After the FAFSA:  What Happens Next?

Have you filled out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are wondering what happens next? Check out this video to learn what to expect after completing the FAFSA. For more info, visit http://StudentAid.gov/fafsa
How to retrieve a  FSA ID username tutorial:
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0:18 Retrieve via verified mobile phone or email
0:34 Retrieve via answering your challenge questions

This video will walk you through the process of retrieving an FSA ID username. An FSA ID is simply a username and password combination, which can be used to securely log in to U.S. Department of Education websites like https://fafsa.gov. If you plan to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available in October, you (and your parent if you're a dependent student) should create an FSA ID ASAP. For more details, visit https://StudentAid.gov/fsaid
Determining Your Dependency Status:

Are you ready to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, but are unsure whether you'll need to provide parental information on the form?

Check out this video to help you determine whether you're an independent or dependent student. For additional information, visit http://StudentAid.gov.
How to retrieve a  FSA ID password tutorial:
:28 Reset your password using your mobile phone or email 0:37 Reset your password using challenge questions

This video will walk you through the process of retrieving an FSA ID password. An FSA ID is simply a username and password combination, which can be used to securely log in to U.S. Department of Education websites like https://fafsa.gov. If you plan to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available in October, you (and your parent if you're a dependent student) should create an FSA ID ASAP. For more details, visit https://StudentAid.gov/fsaid
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