Financial Aid
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Free Financial Aid Advisor Appointments for 11th and 12th Grade Students and Families
Linda Brannan, the Financial Aid Advisor for our school, can assist with all things financial aid, including scholarship search information, FAFSA completion and FAFSA verification process, understanding the Student Award Letter, college loans, and other ways to pay for community college, vocational schools, and universities.
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The 2022-2023 FAFSA form is now available!
Your Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA | College Covered - a short video reminder of how important it is to complete the FAFSA
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Fall 2022 Financial Aid Presentation
Fall 2022 Financial Aid Presentation (9/27/22) (Google Slides)
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FAFSA Resources
- Basics of Financial Aid and the FAFSA
- (140) FAFSA Overview - YouTube
- IRS Data Retrieval tool (finaid.org)
- FAFSA 101: Your Financial Aid FAQs Answered | College Covered
- Reporting Parent Information | Federal Student Aid
- (140) After the FAFSA: What Happens Next - YouTube
- Will a 529 Plan Hurt My Chances of Getting Financial Aid? (thebalance.com)
- A list of financial aid online resources with weblinks included for both English & Spanish speaking students/families
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FAFSA and RDS
- FSA ID
- The FSA ID is the first step to completing the FAFSA.
- Tip: Adding a phone number can be used to retrieve a forgotten username or password!
- Access RDS directly . . .
- by calling the RDS Call Center toll free at 1-844-319-3640
- through CFNC admissions application
- at NCResidency.org
- When the RDS is complete and the student is approved for in-state tuition, the application is good for 15 months.
- FSA ID
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CSS Profile and Resources
- The CSS Profile requires additional financial information such as tax returns or an institutional application. If parents are divorced, it may require the noncustodial parent to complete the Profile.
- The following NC colleges require the CSS Profile: Davidson, Duke University, Elon, UNC Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University. If you are applying to an out of state school, be sure to check the link below to determine if that school requires the CSS Profile.
CSS Profile Resources
- US News and World Report: How to Complete the CSS Profile
- Apply for College Financial Aid – CSS Profile | College Board
- For questions about the CSS Profile, parents can email help@css.profile.org
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FAFSA Scams- Be Aware
It has come to our attention that there have been various phone scams and organizations charging for FAFSA completion. Jamie Pendergrass, president of the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NCASFAA) has issued a notice to all financial aid administrators to make sure that students and parents understand that assistance with FAFSA completion and financial aid advice is completely free of charge. Financial aid administrators are the experts and will work with you to ensure that all information is correct. Correct information is what determines your financial aid package. Financial aid administrators can assure that you receive the grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Federal Student Aid at the US Department of Education will never call and ask for money in order to provide an awards package.
Don’t Get Hooked – Financial Aid Scams. Please see informational flyer.
How to Pay for College Webinar
As part of Financial Aid Awareness month, NCSEAA and CFNC are pleased to bring you the How to Pay for College webinar series. Students and their families are often confused about how to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college. Funding a college education shouldn’t be a mystery. Having a better understanding of the funding landscape can help families build a sound plan so students can focus on their studies.
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Schedule a Conference
Register for your Financial Aid Appointment with Mrs. Brannan here.
Note: Since Mrs. Brannan works part-time, individual appointments are regularly available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Appts are conducted remotely through WCPSS Google Meet. If these hours do not work, please email Mrs. Brannan directly at lbrannan@wcpss.net for other appt options.
