Session3

Session 3- Financing College

This conference will provide parents and students with information concerning financing college. To make life easier, we will explain the terminology, the process, and how that applies to you. We will give you information explaining each of the following subject matters. In addition, we will provide an easy-to-follow check list on the most painless and effective approach to understanding the college financial options available to you.

Topics of Discussion:

1) FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

a. Submitting your FASFA

b. Expected family dontribution

c. Student aid report

2) Understanding financial aid award letters

3) Federal student programs/loans (do you qualify?)

a. Federal Pell Grant

b. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

c. Federal work study

d. Federal Perkins loan

e. Subsidized FFEL or Direct Stafford Loan

f. Unsubsidized FFEL or Direct Stafford Loan

g. Federal Parents PLUS Loan

h. Federal Graduate PLUS Loan

4) Institutional grants

5) Sate sponsored grants

6) Private loans

a. Signature loans

b. Home equity loans

7. Scholarships

"Your result will be more successful when you are familiar with the path and have prepared for your flight." Joyce Gaza

Class Details:

Day	Dates	Time	Ages	Fee	Class Size Minimum	Class Size Maximum
Saturday	09/26/2009	1:00-3:00 p.m.	Parents & Students	$35	2	12
Saturday	10/03/2009	3:00-5:00 p.m.	Parents & Students	$35	2	12
Monday	10/19/2009	6:00-8:00 p.m.	Parents & Students	$35	2	12
Saturday	11/14/2009	10:00-12:00 p.m.	Parents & Students	$35	2	12
Saturday	12/05/2009	10:00-12:00 p.m.	Parents & Students	$35	2	12
Wednesday	12/09/2009	6:00-8:00 p.m.	Parents & Students	$35	2	12

Location:

Butte County Law Library

1675 Montgomery Street

Oroville, CA 95965