Financial Aid Workshops
Renton School District is inviting 12th graders and their parents and/or legal guardians to join us during our Financial Aid events!
A variety of dates will be offered for the 2022-2023 school year to meet the needs of our families. Please check back in September 2022 for available dates.
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Required Documents for Workshops
Please bring the following information and documents with you to the event:
ALL ATTENDEES:
• Your driver’s license or state ID.
• Your income information. This includes bank statements, a W-2 or pay stub, and a past tax return.
• Your parents’ financial information. Parents should bring a copy of their 2021 tax return if you intend to go to school the fall of 2023.
• Additional financial information such as child support statements, TANF or welfare information, real estate, investments, family business or farm info.
FAFSA FILERS MUST ALSO BRING:
• Your Social Security Card or green card.
• One parent’s Social Security Number (if they have one).
2021-2022 Workshop Dates
2021-2022 School Year Financial Aid Dates:
- January 11, 2022, 3pm-5pm
- January 13, 2022, 6pm-8pm
- February 8, 2022. 3pm-5pm
- February 10, 2022, 6pm-8pm
- March 8, 2022, 3pm-5pm
- March 10, 2022, 6pm-8pm
- April 12, 2022, 3pm-5pm
- April 14, 2022, 6pm-8pm
- May 10, 2022, 3pm-5pm
- May 12, 2022, 6pm-8pm
Workshops were also offered September, October, November, and December 2021.
2022-2023 Workshop Dates Coming Soon!
2021-2022 School Year Financial Aid Dates:
- September dates 2023 TBD
Times TBD - October dates 2023 TBD
Times TBD - November dates 2023 TBD
Times TBD - December dates 2023 TBD
Usual workshops times are offered from 3pm-5pm or 6pm-8pm.
Money Maze: Dates TBD for 2022-2023 school year
Money Maze is a presentation designed to address the major issues students and parents face as they pursue all the types of merit and need based financial aid programs.
Learn About:
- Cost & Value of College
- Types of Financial Aid
- FAFSA/WASFA
- Private Scholarships
For attending the workshop each family will receive a copy of, "The Money Maze - Finding Money for College", a workbook that matches the PowerPoint presentation, as well as other valuable college planning resources.
There is no cost to attend the "Money Maze" presentation.
Interpreters will be available.
9th, 10th, 11th , 12th graders and their families encouraged to attend the full 2-hour presentation and our Middle School students in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade are encouraged to attend the shorter 1-hour session. All grades are more than welcome to attend either or both presentations.
Fall 2022:
Regular 2-hour presentation.
(Families can come as early as 5:45pm)
Registration link coming soon. Please check back September 2022 for dates and links for presenations.
Spring 2023
Short version 1-hour presentation. (Families can come as early as 5:45pm)
Registration link coming soon. Please check back September 2022 for dates and links for presenations.
After registering for both or either events above (Dates TBD and links to come), you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You can also select to receive a FREE Money Maze workbook in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Russian. Questions? Contact Michele Johnson.
¿Hablas español?
PSCCN offers financial aid resources for our Spanish speaking families.
PSCCN ofrece recursos de ayuda financiera para nuestras familias de habla hispana.
Otterbot
Have questions about financial aid? High school seniors can sign up for Otterbot—the Washington Student Achievement Council’s free texting service designed to help Washington high school seniors navigate financial aid for college and career education. Access Otterbot via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week by texting "Hi Otter" to 360-928-7281. Visit: Otterbot Information
FASFA and WASFA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) opens on October 1st! The sooner you apply, the more financial aid you might be eligible to receive. Remember, you will need your FSA ID to apply. Read more about the FAFSA.
Contact your College & Career Specialist for more information.
Completing the FAFSA
- 2022-23 - The EFC Formula Guide
- 2022-23 FAFSA Application - English
- 2022-23 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet - English
- 2022-23 FAFSA Application - Spanish
2022-23 Solicitud FAFSA en español - 2022-23 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet- Spanish
2022-23 Planilla de preparación para FAFSA - Federal Student Aid Youtube Videos
Student Aid Resources
Online video links to guide you through the FAFSA:
Sign up for the free Federal Student Aid Channel on YouTube. You will find video links that will help you through the process. Titles include Preparing for College, Types of Aid, Who gets Aid, Applying for FAFSA.
Find the information below at Paying For College Resource.
- Federal Student Loan Programs
- Federal Student Loan Basics for Students
- Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents
- Why Get a Federal Student Loan
- Paying for College Basics
- Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
- Understanding Financial Aid Offers
- Scholarships and Grants Can Help Pay for College
- Student Loans
Federal Student Aid Information Center
Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC)
- Email: studentaid@ed.gov
- Call: 1-800-4-FED-AID or 1-800-730-8913 (TTY) for the deaf or hard of hearing.
Student Financial Assistance at the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC):
- Email: finaid@wsac.wa.gov
- Call: 888.535.0747 (option 3)
- Website: https://wsac.wa.gov/financial-aid.
WSAC: Washington Student Achievement Council
Visit the Washington State Student Loan Education Site to get help, find resources, and understand more about financial aid.
12th Year Campaign
Need help with financial aid? The 12th Year Campaign is offering virtual assistance. Make an appointment today!
From their website, "Financial aid matters. Nationally, seniors who complete a financial aid application are 84 percent more likely to enroll in postsecondary education. The rate is even higher for students from lower‐income families. From an apprenticeship program to a two-or-four-year college degree, education beyond high school prepares students for jobs that move them beyond minimum wage. Even a one-year credential program at a community or technical college can increase future earnings."
12th Year Campaign : 2020-21 Financial Aid Info & Filing Events
The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to go to college; applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application. Register in advance and join one of the virtual events to learn more and to get help.
12th Year Campaign : 2020-21 Financial Aid Info & Filing Events
The 12th Year Campaign can help you with two important steps you need to take to go to college; applying for college and applying for financial aid. The first step is to file a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application. Register in advance and join one of the virtual events to learn more and to get help.
Cougar Commitment
This need-based program pays full tuition and required fees; and is renewable for up to four years.
Husky Promise
The University of Washington is promising financially challenged students a future with the Husky Promise.
The Washboard
A free scholarship search making it easier for Washington Students to efficiently find and apply for relevant scholarships.
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