[PDF] Counselors Handbook For Postsecondary Schools eBook

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Page : 66 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Postsecondary education
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A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource. This guide is designed to help school counselors advise college-bound students and college students about the federal student financial assistance programs available through the Department of Education. The first section gives general information on the aid programs, eligibility requirements, and how a student demonstrates financial need. The second section gives detailed information on the application process, using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA), including renewal FAFSA, FAFSA on the World Wide Web, FAFSA Express, renewal FAFSA on the Web, use of electronic data exchange, obtaining signatures when applying electronically, receiving a student's application data, submitting the initial application, how the application is processed, reviewing the forms resulting from submission of FAFSA, making information changes, using professional judgment in overriding dependency determination, the "school use only" box on the form, documenting eligibility, handling feedback from the processing system, and 1998-99 application deadlines. The final section walks through completion of the FAFSA form by section and line. An appendix lists organizational and print sources of additional information. (MSE).

Author : Office of Postsecondary Education, Washington Dc. Student FinancialAssistance Programs
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 19,4 MB
Release : 1999
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ISBN : 1428925791

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This handbook is designed for high school counselors guiding students through the process of applying for financial aid for postsecondary education. Using a simple, direct style, it covers the basic information, some common mistakes, and provides resource information that counselors can use or refer students to. Part 1, "General Information about Postsecondary Education Opportunities," includes sources of aid, eligibility requirements, demonstrating need, choosing a school, and opportunities for disadvantaged students. Part 2, "The Application Process for Financial Aid," covers the complete process for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa) using paper or electronic methods. How the application is processed, deadlines, and tips for getting through it smoothly are included. Part 3, "Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid," reviews the questions to clarify their intent. A copy of the application is supplied. Appendix a includes additional sources of information such as web sites and publications. Appendix b is a "Directory of State Agencies." Appendix c provides sample handouts. Phone numbers, Internet addresses, and a glossary of specialized terms are also included. (Emk).