Activities 34 and 35
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Activity 33
Activity 34-35
Summary
Disability Services
Adult Services
Complete and Submit Financial Aid Applications
What Students Do
Working with their parents, students complete the necessary financial aid forms. Activity 34 introduces the concept, vocabulary and the fact that college Web sites have information on financial aid available and procedures at their institution.
Planning
Activities 34 and 35 are meant as awareness raising and a checkpoint for students to take action. The actual process should be done in conjunction with your school's guidance counselor and the students' parents. Discuss the two Activities and coordinate your efforts before beginning. Part of this discussion should be the confidential nature of data requested on financial aid forms and how that confidentiality will be maintained. Also, become aware and take advantage of the resources available in your school such as seminars and printed material.and their families.Introducing the Activity
Use the Post-ITT Glossary to review financial aid vocabulary with the students:- Financial aid
- Grant
- Loan
- Work study
- Scholarship
- Financial need
Although there are many worksheets available to help establish the costs of college and the related need for aid (see resources section below), start with a simple approach. Help students become aware of college expenses and sources of income to meet those expenses.
Supplementary Resources
In addition to the Web resources listed on the Activities 34 and 35, the following Web sites will provide useful information.
Ladders to Success, A Student's Guide to School After High School by Jennifer MacKillop, MSW
Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
College Opportunities On-Line
FAFSA on the Web