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2022-23 Financial Aid Presentation
Many families are understandably concerned about meeting rising college costs. Any candidate for admission to college should apply for financial aid if his or her family feels that they may not be able to pay the entire cost. Early in the senior year students should be sure to check the financial aid deadlines and the forms which are required by each college they are considering. Students should pursue all possible sources of financial aid. Please keep in mind, however, that "financial need" can differ greatly from "financial want."
Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend a financial aid/FAFSA presentation in fall that is sponsored by the Cedarburg High School counseling department. A financial aid representative from an area university will explain the FAFSA process and be available to answer questions. Parents will be notified with information regarding this meeting.
A Word of Caution:
Beware of services that charge money to find scholarships and financial aid. Often they have official sounding names. Too often they charge huge sums of money to find resources that are available for free from the federal government, state government, and post-secondary schools. We strongly urge you to contact the Better Business Bureau or the Wisconsin State Attorney General's office before you contract for any of these "services."
FAFSA
FAFSA is the acronym for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is required for anyone wishing to be considered for federal-based grants and loans and other monies at post-secondary schools. Students and families applying for financial aid are encouraged to complete the online application as the process is quick and the turnaround time is cut in half compared to the paper application. It normally takes two weeks to receive a response when filing online as opposed to the mail-in paper version, which takes four to five weeks. The online version has a downloadable preliminary worksheet to help estimate the amount of financial aid for which the student would qualify.
Before beginning the process of applying online for federal aid, it is necessary for students and parents to obtain PIN numbers, which will also serve as electronic signatures. Apply for your PIN numbers early. This can be done well in advance of filing your tax returns. Apply for a PIN at: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
FAFSA Video for Students
The next step is to file an application with FAFSA. Use the banner below to link to this government site. (WARNING !!! The site "FAFSA.com" is a commercial site run by unscrupulous people who charge lots of money for what is free through the government site. Don't use it by mistake!)
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