Financial Aid

Dear Families of the KHS Class of 2021,

Below please find information regarding upcoming virtual workshops detailing the financial aid process for students applying to colleges, universities, or other schools of higher education. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR PARENTS!! This is important and valuable information that all families need to understand!

PHEAA's West Access Partners will be offering Financial Aid Webinars during the month of January. We are hoping to target seniors and parents of seniors for the workshops, however, we are not restricting others from joining. Additionally, the description of the webinars, dates/times, and registration links are below.

FAFSA Overview Webinar

PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partners, Amy Sawdey and Amy Sloan, will guide students and families through the process of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will provide an overview of the necessary requirements in order to complete both the FAFSA and State Grant application. High school seniors and parents of seniors who have not yet completed their FAFSA are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 12 p.m.

Please register for this event here

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Please register for this event here

Understanding Your Financial Aid Webinar

PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partners, Amy Sawdey and Wendy Dunlap, will present information on the financial aid application process, strategies to review and understand financial aid notifications, and how to compare different types of aid.

Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12 p.m.

Please register for this event here

Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Please register for this event here

Wendy Dunlap, Higher Education Access Partner

PHEAA - Pennsylvania School Services

Office 724-453-1463

Cell 724-831-7317

[email protected]

PHEAA PLANNING
FAFSA Overview	The FAFSA is the MOST IMPORTANT APPLICATION to complete for almost all types of financial aid. Many state, local, and private entities use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for grants and scholarships.
Create your Federal Student Aid ID here!	The FSA ID username and password replaced the PIN as the way to sign the FAFSA online application. The student needs a FSA ID, and if the student is dependent, one parent will also need a FSA ID. You are encouraged to acquire the FSA IDs prior to completing the FAFSA.
Complete and submit your FAFSA here! FAFSA TIP SHEET	The FAFSA (or Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the most important application to complete for almost all types of financial aid. Many state, local, and private entities use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for grants and scholarships, all with different deadlines. Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer student and parent tax information to the FAFSA.
	After submitting your FAFSA, keep your eyes open for your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR summarizes your FAFSA information and identifies your all-important EFC (Expected Family Contribution). This is used by schools to determine your financial aid eligibility.