Financial Aid 101 Scheduled for November 13th

 

Scholarship and FAFSA Update

Students, 

I have just updated the scholarship page. You can find that information by going HERE or by clicking on "2023-2024 scholarships".  There are lots of scholarships to apply for right now. I have also posted the North Platte Foundation scholarship application. I will go into all of the Government classes soon to discuss this application in more detail. If you are planning on attending a technical school, community college or college you definitely need to submit an application. Please note that the scholarship page is always a work in progress. I have updated what I can for now.  Check back often as scholarships will be updated as applications open up. 

As many of you are aware, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open.  The form is still in a "soft launch" mode. This means that it will close periodically for updates and to fix any issues.  The name of the game is going to be patience.   

Make sure the FAFSA is completed at www.StudentAid.gov. This is the official site for the U.S. Department of Education. 

Seniors, if you have not created an FSA ID, make sure you do this. It will take a few days to process. One parent/guardian will also create an FSA ID. 

You can visit www.MOFAFSA.org for a list of documents that you will need to complete the FAFSA.

As always, reach out with any questions that you have. 

Mrs. Justus 

Transferring Dual Credit Classes

If you are a Senior who has taken dual credit classes, you are probably wondering how to transfer the classes that you've taken to the college that you will be attending this fall.  As a North Platte student, you could possibly have classes from Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Western State University, Missouri Valley College, and/or Central Methodist University.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Western State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Northwest Missouri State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Valley College click HERE.

Completing the FAFSA

 If this is your Senior year and you are planning on attending college, community college a technical school, or using A+ money, completing the FAFSA is a must. The FAFSA form is the application you will use to apply for federal student aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or a technical school. Students may complete the FAFSA beginning on October 1st. The priority deadline for Missouri is February 1st.  

Before you can complete the FAFSA you and one parent must each create your own FSA ID. This can be done at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Your FSA ID has the same legal status as a written signature and is used to sign legally binding documents electronically. Do not share your FSA ID with anyone. To create an FSA ID you will need your: Social security number Your own mobile phone number and/or email address Once you have your FSA ID you are ready to apply for financial aid you will need to go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. This website contains a lot of good information and links to help you. Before you begin applying for financial aid make sure that you have your social security number, your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool) bank statements and records of investments (if applicable) records of untaxed income (if applicable) The FSA ID will be needed to sign electronically. 

Information is taken from the FAFSA website*

September Senior Newsletter

To access the online version of this newsletter (with active links) go HERE

 

Transferring Your Dual Credit

If you are a Senior who has taken dual credit classes, you are probably wondering how to transfer the classes that you've taken to the college that you will be attending this fall.  As a North Platte student, you could possibly have classes from Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Western State University, Missouri Valley College, and/or Central Methodist University.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Western State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Northwest Missouri State University click HERE.

For information on how to transfer classes you've taken from Missouri Valley College click HERE.

Completing the FAFSA

If this is your Senior year and you are planning on attending college, community college a technical school, or using A+ money, completing the FAFSA is a must. The FAFSA form is the application you will use to apply for federal student aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or a technical school. Students may complete the FAFSA beginning on October 1st. Before you can complete the FAFSA you and one parent must each create your own FSA ID. This can be done at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch. Your FSA ID has the same legal status as a written signature and is used to sign legally binding documents electronically. Do not share your FSA ID with anyone. To create an FSA ID you will need your: Social security number Your own mobile phone number and/or email address Once you have your FSA ID you are ready to apply for financial aid you will need to go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. This website contains a lot of good information and links to help you. Before you begin applying for financial aid make sure that you have your social security number, your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool) bank statements and records of investments (if applicable) records of untaxed income (if applicable) The FSA ID will be needed to sign electronically. There is also a mobile app available. The 2021-2022 FAFSA form is available on the myStudentAid app, available on the App Store (iOS) or on Google Play (Android). 

Information is taken from the FAFSA website*