Scavenger Hunt
FAFSA WORKSHEET
Please answer the questions.
To begin:
• Log on to the FAFSA website at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/
https://fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1415/pdf/fafsaws14c.pdf
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/filling-out/pin
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa
• If you’re hoping to attend a 4-year college, check “1st Bachelor’s Degree.”
· If you’re planning to attend a 2-year college, check the “Associate” box that best describes your program.
· If you’re planning on a program that gives you a certificate or diploma, check the box for “less than two years” or “two or more years.”
· If you’re not sure, you can check the “undecided” box.
SECTION 1 - STUDENT INFORMATION
Who is eligible?
Eligibility requirements include the following:
What do you need to complete FAFSA on the Web?
Explain Selective Service Registration
Who
What
Why
What are the three Student Aid Eligibility Drug Convictions statement?
SECTION 2 - STUDENT DEPENDENCY STATUS List three ways you can be considered independent; student will not have to provide parental information
SECTION 3 - PARENT INFORMATION Who is considered a parent?
SECTION 4 - STUDENT INFORMATION What tool is the easiest way to provide accurate tax information
Receiving and Using a PIN http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/filling-out/pin
Who needs a PIN? What is a PIN used for? What four piece of information do you need to apply for a PIN?
Why is it important not to tell anyone your PIN ? What is a PIN? Getting Help List 3 options for getting help in completing the FAFSA. Note: All are available via the website.
Finding and Using Federal School Codes Where can you find Federal School Codes?
What are they used for?
What if you want to apply to more than 10 schools?
Definitions Spell out acronym and Define each of the terms below. PIN --
EFC --
SAR --
COA
Technical Questions How do I save my application so I can return to it later?
How do I return to my saved application?
How long will my application be saved?
The FAFSA: Fact or Fiction?
Read each prompt below and highlight each answer that makes the statement true. (NOTE: You can highlight as many boxes as you wish in each category.)1. You must complete the FAFSA in order to receive
Financial aid from the federal government.
Financial aid from your state government.
Financial aid from many schools.2. Government aid may be used to pay for
Full-time attendance at 4-year colleges.
Full-time attendance at community colleges.
Full-time attendance at some tech and trade schools.3. The FAFSA includes financial information about
The student who will be attending school.
The student’s biological or adoptive parent(s).
The student’s step-parent with whom s/he lives.4. The FAFSA should be completed
No earlier than January 1 of the year before beginning college.
By a deadline that varies from state to state.
As early as possible to receive the maximum financial aid.