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1 Agenda

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2 Introduction FAFSA data can serve as a valuable college and career readiness tool. To support the national college enrollment and persistence agenda, it is important that FAFSA Pilot Districts disaggregate FAFSA data as a means to develop strategies and interventions. Discussion Areas: 1. Review category 1, 2 and 3 completion rates. 2.Identify disaggregated subgroups. 3.Review FAFSA resources.

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3 Disaggregate FAFSA Data Demographics Ethnicity Females Males Other Areas AVID Free and Reduced Lunch Homeless/Foster Athletes GPA IEP Create and Disseminate Reports

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4 Data Review 0 Application Not Submitted 1 Signature Missing 2 Correct Application /Processed EFC 3 Rejected Unresolved Issues Where Are Your Districts Metrics? Identify Your Red Flag Areas?

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5 FAFSA Data Sharing Plan Key Questions: With Whom? How Often? Superintendent Principal Counselors Teachers Students Parents CBOs Mayors Office Confidentiality Considerations Use Percentages and Numbers

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6 ACTION ITEMS Create A FAFSA Completion Flag Chart Compare FAFSA completion and Pell Grant Recipients Track FAFSA Parent Engagement Activities (Number Implemented/Attendance)

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7 Best Practice Sharing Fresno Unified School District Fresno California Pilot Site Reflection: 2012 2013 FAFSA Process Changes Gloria Ponce Rodriguez District Coordinator, Secondary Education 7 th 12 th Gloria.Ponce- Rodriguez@fresnounified.org

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8 2012 -13 Updates Change 1Time Required To Complete FOW From 34 Min. to 23 Min. Change 2Automatic Zero EFC Income threshold raised to $32,000 Change 3Smarter Search Capabilities Change 4The High School Question Change 5Asset Threshold Question Change 6Legal Guardianship Change 7Homeless Definition Change 8IRS Data Retrieval Tool Usage Change 92012-13 Non Tax Filers

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9 Top Questions at FSAs Call Center -Is my application on file? -I would like my loan information. -I forgot my PIN. -How much financial aid will I receive? -My school has not received my FAFSA. What do I do? -How can I add a school to my FAFSA?

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10 Web Resources Snapshot Website Middle and High School Adult Students ParentsBorrowersSpanish Student Aid on the Web studentaid.ed.gov XXXXX FAFSA fafsa.gov HS SeniorsXXX FAFSA4caster fafsa.gov XXX National Student Loan Data System nslds.ed.gov XX *List of URL shortcuts to FSAs student-facing websites are available in handout.

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11 FAFSA Resources www.fafsa.gov Downloadable Resources Counselors and Mentors Handbook 2011-2012 EFC Formula Guide ED Toll-Free and Hotline Numbers Glossaries Network and Potential Partnerships Free Publications and Mailing List Training TRIO Programs and Locator KnowHow2Go Mentor Workbook Archived Documents FAFSA Website Overview www.FSAPubs.govwww.FSAPubs.gov or by e-mailing orders@fsapubs.gov: orders@fsapubs.gov College Preparation Checklist and Spanish version: Lista de preparacin para los estudios universitarios Do You Need Money for College? - Federal Student Aid at a Glance Your Federal Student Loans FAFSA on the Web Worksheet and Spanish version: Planilla de preparacin para FAFSA en la Web Direct Counselors and Families To This Site. Avoid Scams!

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12 Publication Snapshot Document Name Audience(s) Elementary School Student & Parent Middle School Student Middle School Parent High School Student (9-11) High School Senior High School Parent College Student Adult Student College Prep ChecklistXXXXXXX My Future My WayX BookmarkXXXXX Do You Need Money for College: Federal Student Aid at a Glance (2-pager) XXXXX Funding Your EducationXXXXX Paper FAFSA (also in PDF at www.fafsa.gov)XXXX FAFSA on the Web WorksheetXXXX Your Federal Student Loans11 th XXXX Direct Loan Basics for Students: Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans XXXXX Direct Loan Basics for Parents: Direct PLUS LoansX Available online at www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubswww.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs Available for order at www.fsapubs.govwww.fsapubs.gov

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13 FSA For Counselors Resources to help you help your students: www.fsa4counselors.ed.gov 1. Information about free training for counselors. 2. Financial aid PowerPoint presentation and script. 3. Federal Student Aid Publications Ordering System: www.FSAPubs.gov

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14 Professionals Toolkit Free digital toolkit Targeted to counselors and other professionals who help students and families prepare for a postsecondary education Toolkit can also be used by FAAs Component examples: Financial aid night presentation and materials Short, simple fact sheets and brochures Adaptable calendar and ready to use e-blasts Videos

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15 Power points for all 2011/2012 sessions Recommended Session Videos; GS-1, 31, 32, & 33 For new counselors see Fall Conference 2010 sessions; GS-2, 29, 48, & 49 These PPs are the sessions conducted by FSA and the release of the federal updates for the upcoming year. Over 6,000 FAA and others participate at these conferences in December.

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16 Resources For Students Student Aid on the Web -planning for college, paying for college, and repaying student loans: www.studentaid.ed.gov College.govinspiration for students who think college might not be for them: www.college.govwww.college.gov College Preparation Checklist - a students or parents first stop for information on academic and financial preparation: www.studentaid.ed.gov/collprep www.studentaid.ed.gov/collprep Funding Your Education: e Guide to Federal Student Aidbook to help students or parents understand the financial aid process and maximize the resources on the comprehensive www.studentaid.ed.gov website: www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide Do You Need Money for College? Federal Student Aid at a Glancequick glimpse outlining the federal student aid programs, eligibility criteria, and application tips: www.studentaid.ed.gov/needmoney Looking for Student Aid Without Getting Scammed: www.studentaid.ed.gov/LSA Fact sheets on various topics: www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs FAFSA on the WebSM /Federal School Codes: www.fafsa.gov PIN information and registration: www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov FAFSA4casterSMearly estimate of aid eligibility: www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

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17 Important Contacts Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) Toll-free number for questions about federal student aid: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-800-730-8913 Toll number: 319-337-5665 E-mail: studentaid@ed.gov Inspector General Hotline Reporting student aid fraud (including identity theft),waste, or abuse of U.S. Department of Education funds: 1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733 ) E-mail: oig.hotline@ed.govoig.hotline@ed.gov Website: www.ed.gov/misusedwww.ed.gov/misused FSA Ombudsman Helps resolve financial aid concerns Last resort when student has exhausted all other options for resolving issues www.ombudsman.ed.gov www.ombudsman.ed.gov

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18 Counselors Call! 1-800-4-FED-AID Get All Questions Answered!

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19 What steps have you taken to clean the senior student data? What processes have you implemented to send FAFSA data to school sites? Who will receive and have responsibility for disseminating data to school sites? Have you established a FAFSA completion calendar of events? How will you measure/track the effectiveness of completion activities? How will you celebrate completion success? Round Robin