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Financial Aid: The Process“CollegeCostKnowledgeis Power.”
Net Price Calculator NET PRICE is the amount that a student pays to attend aninstitution in a single academic year. An academic year withSLCC is Fall/Spring/Summer.The NET PRICE is the total after subtracting scholarships andgrant aid that the student received for tuition and fees.Focus on the NET PRICE and not the STICKER PRICE.The STICKER PRICE is the cost of attendance (includes: tuition,fees, books, housing, transportation).
Net Price Calculator This is available on a college’s website. Net price calculators can help studentsget a better handle on what they will be expected to pay. Students enter information about their family’s financial situation to learnwhat similar students paid to attend the institution in the previous year. SLCC NET PRICE Calculator: tor.aspx
Financial Aid: The ProcessHow to apply for Financial Aid? FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)Institutional Paperwork (Through MYSLCC account)Financial Aid AwardsScholarships (Online)
File My FAFSA?
FAFSA Federal student aid: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.govFile the FAFSA every year in CollegeUsed to determine what financial aid you’re eligible forCreate Username and password called FSA IDCollect Required Documents to help fill out the FAFSA (Taxes) studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Apply early October 1st is the firstday when a student cancomplete the FAFSAapplication.
FAFSA
FAFSA FAFSA Help at SLCC FAFSA Advisors: Taylorsville Campus801- 957-4664 West Valley CityCampus801-957-2123
Next Steps: SLCC Paperwork Complete requestedpaperwork online Check Your Bruin email MYSLCC Tuition & FinancialAid tab Financial AidRequirements 2019-2020/20202021 VerificationItems
Institutional Paperwork 2019-2020 Verification tab Fill out the requiredpaperwork When all paperwork iscompleted, the rednumber goes away File gets submitted,and the Financial AidOffice reviews it foraccuracy Once completed,student gets awardedfinancial aid
What happens next?
Financial AidMoney to Pay For College
Types of Financial Aid
Financial Aid: Grants Grants are gifted aid thatdoes not need to be paidback. Awarded on the basis offinancial need (FAFSA) Types available: Federal Pell Grants Federal SupplementalEducation OpportunityGrants (FSEOG) State Grants Utah AccessPromise Institutional Grants SLCC Promise
Financial Aid: Loans and Work Study Stafford Loans: Money students andparents borrow to helppay college expenses Repayment usuallybegins after educationis finished Only borrow what isneeded Work Study: Earn money to help payfor school Job on Campus Part of financial aidtotal award
Scholarships Plan Ahead!SLCC Incoming FreshmenApplications close:February 1, 2020Get started:www.slcc.edu/scholarships
Scholarships at SLCC Must apply for admission to SLCC FIRST– https://www.slcc.edu/promise/apply.aspx Everything is completed onlineSingle sign-on feature (Same as MySLCC account)Auto-matchingMobile-friendlyStrict timelines
Scholarship Website: slcc.edu/scholarships
Follow Instructions
1. Visit our online scholarshipapplication site.
2. Click on “Sign In With Your SchoolAccount.”
3. Use your MySLCC username & passwordto sign in.
4. Complete & submit the GeneralApplication.
4a. Spend time on your essay questions &follow up with your recommender.
5. Complete any follow-up items listed on theDashboard.
6. Check your BruinMail & visit the scholarship application site forupdates on your scholarship status.
Tips for Submitting an ExcellentScholarship Application1. Follow directions. Do not provide more or less information thanwhat is requested.2. Avoid tangents and tailor answers to each specific scholarshipopportunity. Avoid copying and pasting the same essay for multipleopportunities.3. It is recommended that essays are written on a word processorbefore transferring them to the online application so they are savedand you can ensure proper spelling and grammar.4. Personalize your essay answers by giving specific examples. Paint apicture for the scholarship reviewers with examples.5. Have someone else proof read essays.
Non-Institutional Scholarships
Tips for Applying for Outside Scholarships1. Search for scholarships in the community first. Applicantsare more likely to be awarded scholarships from a localorganization than an organization outside of the state.2. Use a unique/distinguishing factor to narrow searches forscholarships.3. Never pay to apply for a scholarship.4. Students will never have to give out their social securitynumber or other private information that could jeopardizetheir security.
Contact ne Bitter Assistant Director of Financial Aid– Compliance and Training– Phone: 801-957-3927Samantha DeLaCerda Assistant Director of Financial Aid– Scholarships– Phone: 801-957-4123
Questions
Financial Aid: Grants Grants are gifted aid that does not need to be paid back. Awarded on the basis of financial need (FAFSA) Types available: Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) State Grants Utah Access Promi
