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Madonna High School- Financial Aid 101 (FA 101)/FAFSA Workshop
Overview of scholarships, grants, other financial aid, and the financial aid process. Assist in filing the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
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Madonna High School
150 Michael Way Weirton, WV 26062About this event
Financial Aid 101 (FA 101)/ FAFSA Workshop
Join us for an informative session about the ins and outs of financial aid! Whether you are a student, parent or guardian, this event is designed to help you navigate the financial aid process, including the FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and loans.
During this in-person workshop, one or more financial aid experts will be available to assist parents and students in completing the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend the student and all parent(s) create an account (FSA ID) at StudentAid.gov three to five days prior to filling out the FAFSA.
This event is free.
Register, mark your calendars and join us! Event reminders will be sent via email from Eventbrite
Who needs to file the FAFSA?
Any student considering attending college needs to complete the FAFSA to apply for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid such as work-study funds and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever. It also gives you access to the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career school.
In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine eligibility for state and school scholarships and grants. Some private aid providers may use the information to determine whether you qualify for their scholarships.
What will I need to fill out the FAFSA?
To complete the FAFSA, you will need:
• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your 2022 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of child support received in 2022
• Your FSA ID, which must be created in advance at StudentAid.gov
If you are a dependent student, you will also need the above information for your parent(s).
Event Specific Information:
Where to enter building: Front Doors
Room: Library
Students need to bring their own device with them.
Additional Resources:
All information about West Virginia’s State Financial Aid Programs can be found on the College For West Virginia website
Search for Scholarships: CFWV Scholarship search
For career planning, college planning and test prep: CFWV.com
Frequently asked questions
The FSA ID is an account username and password combination that allows students and parents to log in to StudentAid.gov and to identify themselves electronically to access U.S. Department of Education systems.
Short Answer: YES! Long Answer: While the FAFSA existed for many decades without any major changes, there have been changes. Key steps to make the process less stressful and more efficient will be shared in this presentation.
Short Answer: Yes. Long Answer: The calculations used by financial aid professionals to determine eligibility varies depending on the type of funding the student seeks. If the student wants to apply for scholarships or loans, the FAFSA will be needed.
Your specific financial information is not a topic of discussion at Financial Aid 101. If you have questions specific to your situation and would like to ask questions after the presentation, you may do so with privacy.
If you have previously created an FSA ID for yourself on the Federal Student Aid Website, you will not need to create another. You will use the same FSA ID