Smart Money Moves Newsletter: September 2021

SMART MONEY MOVES NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2021

Meet our Financial

UPCOMING LEARNING

Get Ready for

OPPORTUNITIES &

Aid Coordinator

the FAFSA

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September 2021

Crosby

Scholars is

Here for

YOU!

Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year, Crosby Scholar!

OUR MISSION We will assist public middle and high school students in Forsyth

WE ARE HYBRID THIS YEAR!

County in preparing themselves for successful college enrollment.

We will have both virtual and inperson options for completing Crosby Scholars Requirements (like

OUR VISION

submitting the FAFSA) this year to

To ensure that every public school

meet the needs and preferences of

student in Forsyth County has the

all of our students!

opportunity to attend college.

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September 2021

Meet our Financial Aid Coordinator!

I’m Ashly Wilson, Crosby Scholars' Financial Aid Coordinator, and I work directly with students and families to navigate all financial aspects involved with paying for college.

I offer guidance to parents and students with financial aid concepts and strategies that will better prepare your family for what comes next. Let us help you get better financially prepared for college with financial aid webinars, individual financial aid counseling and more.

I am excited to connect with each one of you and to become your trusted resource for Scholarships and Financial Aid guidance and planning.

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Get Ready for the FAFSA

What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?

For many students, filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is the first step toward figuring out how to pay for college. Submitting a FAFSA will let you know which types and how much financial aid you may qualify for. The 2022-23 FAFSA will be available on October 1 and will require you to use your 2020 Tax Return information.

Why do I need to fill out a FAFSA?

Colleges require a submitted FAFSA to determine a student's eligibility for Financial Aid, you which can include a combination of scholarships, grants, and federal student loans. Colleges send each student who submits a FAFSA a detailed Financial Aid Award letter outlining which types and how much financial aid the student can expect to help cover their educational costs. The only way to know exactly how much Financial Aid you qualify for is to submit a FAFSA.

How do I fill out a FAFSA?

Submitting a FAFSA is FREE, only takes about 25 minutes to complete, and can be submitted electronically at www.FAFSA.gov on a desktop computer, a tablet, or through a free mobile app called myStudentAid. Students and parents can download the myStudentAid mobile app from both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

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FAFSA Priority Filing Deadlines

There are several FAFSA priority deadlines that you need to be aware of (the deadline for your state, a federal deadline, and an institutional deadline.) The Federal deadline for the 22-23 FAFSA is June 30, 2023. Institutional FAFSA deadlines will vary by school, but can be as early as December 1, 2021.

North Carolina's state FAFSA priority deadline is as soon as possible after October 1, 2021.

The best way for you to ensure that you meet each of these deadlines, and that you are considered for the most federal and state aid, is to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1.

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If citizenship requirements impact your ability to submit the FAFSA, please reach out to Ashly Wilson at awilson@crosbyscholars.org for guidance.

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September 2021

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The CSS / Financial Aid PROFILE The College Board’s CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® is an online application that collects information used by almost 400 colleges and scholarship programs to award financial aid from sources outside of the federal government. Check your Crosby Scholars student portal to view a list of colleges that require the PROFILE®.

PROFILE applications can be accessed beginning October 1. If your school requires the CSS Profile, you should complete the Fall 2022/Spring 2023 PROFILE®.

The PROFILE Application is customized for the student and his or her family following registration. It contains questions about the student's and parents' households, income, assets, and expenses. Applicants are provided with step-bystep instructions and a customized Pre-Application Worksheet.

** The CSS profile, unlike the FAFSA, is not free. It costs $25 to fill out and submit the form to one school. You’ll pay $16 each to submit to additional schools. Make sure your school requires the CSS PROFILE before you submit it.

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September 2021

Upcoming Learning Opportunities & Events Email Series: Sept 21: FAFSA Awareness Tips Email Series: Sept 28: FAFSA Awareness Tips Oct 1: 2022-23 FAFSA Opens!

Webinar: Oct 4: A Step by Step Guide to the FAFSA form (Signup in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal coming soon.)

Email Series: Oct 5: FAFSA Awareness Tips Email Series: Oct 12: FAFSA Awareness Tips Need help? Schedule an individual virtual meeting to discuss any questions or concerns Contact Ashly Wilson at awilson@crosbyscholars.org or 336-582-0015

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