Eatonville Dollars for Scholars is a progrom of Scholarship America which Eatonville High School Seniors recieve scholarships for colleges. The community and other sources help out the Seniors by providing funds for scholarships. The application censits of different categories in which students may earn points. Scholarships are awarded based on points earned. Applicants may earn points for GPA, SAT scores, work experience, community service, activities, athletics, goals & plans, and teacher appraisal.


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   There are several places you can go for help in financial aid. Things like www.fafsa.gov/ can help you go through the process of financial aid. When you go to a website that you have to pay, IT’S A FLUKE! Don’t do it! Financial Aid is always free! Ex: ‘FASA’ is a fake site! It’s a scam!

    You just have to meet a certain requirement to have certain amount of cash handed to you. But here is a step-by-step process of FAFSA:


Step 1:


  1. 1.Social Security Number

  2. 2.Current bank and brokerage account statements

  3. 3.Driver’s license (if any)

  4. 4.Current mortgage and investment records (if any)

  5. 5.Alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen)

  6. 6.20010 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax questions, if you or your parents haven’t filed)

  7. 7.20010 untaxed income records (if any)

  8. 8.20010 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money earned

  9. 9.Parents’ 20010 income tax return (if considered dependent)

  10. 10. PIN


Step 2:


  1. 1.Complete a FAFSA on the web at: www.fafsa.gov/  The online version is used by 99% of the applicants since it

  2. 2.includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions

  3. 3.in order to maximize your amount of aid, fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1.

  4. 4.Once finished, print the FAFSA summary as well as the “Submission Confirmation” page (or write down your confirmation number and date). If you complete the paper version, make a copy for your records.


Step 3:


  1. 1.The Student Aid Report (SAR) is proof that your FAFSA was received. You should receive your electronic SAR in 3-4 weeks, all 1-800-433-3243 ( 1-800-4-FED-AID)


Tips:

  1. -Remember that the FAFSA is FREE! If you need help completing the FAFSA, ask your financial aid office or call the FAFSA Help Desk at: 1-800-4-FED-AID.

  2. -Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, and each successive year once you’re in college: Early submission maximies chances of receiving aid.

  3. -Fill out a “FAFSA on the Web” worksheet: Click “Before Beginning a FAFSA,” then “Print a Pre-Application Worksheet.” Use the print-out as a guide before committing answers online.

  4. -DO NOT enter online answers directly from the paper FAFSA! Online FAFSA questions are in a different order than the paper version!

  5. -Sign the application: If you are filing as a dependent, make sure your parents sign too. You can use your PIN if signing electronically.

  6. -Save your FAFSA online if you can’t finish it in one session: Click the “Save” button at the bottom of each step to save info for 45 days.

  7. -Don’t leave a field blank. If a question doesn’t apply, enter “0”.

  8. -Make or print a copy of your FAFSA for your records.

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