Financial Aid:Top 10

1. We Are Here to Help You!

2. Visit ung.edu/financial-aid

3.Financial aid Terms

• COA - Cost of Attendance

• EFC – Expected Family Contribution

• Financial Need

• SAR – Student Aid Report

4. Types of Aid

Gift Aid • Grants • Scholarship

Self –Help AidLoansWork

5. Sources of Financial Aid

• Federal government • State Aid• Colleges & Universities• Private Sources • Civic organizations and Churches• Employers

6. Ways to save money

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests are computer-based, consisting of five general areas and twenty-nine subject areas,new window for students interested in earning college credit for material they already know.

https://ung.edu/testing/index.php

Dual Enrollment & AP class credit

• High school juniors and seniors, including home-school students, have access to a number of opportunities for enhancing their high school curriculum and to earn college credit prior to their high school graduation.

• Some schools accept Freshman/Sophomores

• AP classes– Each university has a list of minimum score you need for the class to

count towards for college credit.

7. Email Account

Set up a “college” email account

Check it every week at least once or twice

8. Special CircumstancesLoss of Job

Major unexpected medical bills

Retirement

9. Limit to Financial aid

• Important to find:– the right school that fits– the right degree program

• Start researching and shadowing someone

There is a limit to how many hours you can get aid for and a limit to how much funds you can get…

10. Resources NASFAA - https://www.nasfaa.org/students_parents_counselors

https://www.nasfaa.org/uploads/documents/Award_Notification_Comparison_Worksheet.pdf

• About Financial Aid– FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid– Award Notification Comparison Worksheet

• Who Gives Financial Aid?• Will You Be Eligible?• Financial Aid in Your State• Cutting Your Costs• Tax Breaks Help You Save• For More Information

Financial AidWe are here to help you and your

students!

706-864-1412finaid@ung.edu

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