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Local 2/Hospitality Industry Child & Elder Care Plan 大學輔助金討論會議 College Financial Aid Workshop Presented By Lily Ling March 20, 2021 1

Agenda (討論議程) n n n College Costs (大學費用) Types of Financial Aid (不同類型的經濟援助) How to Apply for Financial Aid (怎樣申請經濟援助) Deadlines (截止日期) What’s Next (接下來是什麼) Questions / Answers (問答時間) 2

2020 -21 Estimated Cost of Attendance 大學費用例子 CCSF SFSU UC Private Tuition $ 1, 696 $ 7, 006 $ 14, 100 $ 57, 468 Books/ Supplies $ 1, 971 $ 1, 038 $ 1, 200 $ 1, 290 Room/ Board $ 8, 780 $ 17, 922 $ 13, 400 $ 17, 255 Travel/ Misc. $ 4, 163 $ 4, 252 $ 2, 600 $ 2, 205 Total + $ 2, 800 Health Fee $ 16, 610 $ 30, 218 $ 34, 100 $ 78, 218 3

Types of Financial Aid 不同類型的學生輔助金 n Scholarships (獎學金) n Grants (助學金) n Work-Study (半 半讀計劃) n Loans (貸款) 4

Sources of Financial Aid 大學援助金資源 n Federal Government (聯邦政府) n State Government (州政府) n Colleges (大學院) n Private Organizations (私人基金) 5

Scholarships (獎學金) n n n Merit based (i. e. , GPA, SAT/ACT Test Scores) Family Financial Need? Others: n volunteer/internship/job n extra-curricular activities n school clubs / organizations n awards / honors / talents n recommendation letters 6

Tips for Scholarships 關於申請獎學金的秘訣 n Start Early n Search college scholarships as you apply n Ask your teachers / school counselors / church leaders n Search for local organizations n Use your college essay for scholarship essays n Still search for scholarships while in college 7

Scholarship Websites 獎學金資源網站 Ø Ø Ø www. fastweb. com www. finaid. org/scholarships/ https: //www. careeronestop. org/toolkit/training/fin d-scholarships. aspx https: //studentaid. gov/understandaid/types/scholarships www. studentscholarshipsearch. com/ 8

Scholarship Websites 獎學金資源網站 Ø Ø https: //bigfuture. collegeboard. org/scholarshipsearch www. apiasf. org www. gmsp. org www. ncaa. org 9

Grants from Federal Government 聯邦政府助學金 (2021 -22) n n PELL Grant (up to $6495) (FSEOG) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (up to $4000) TEACH Grant Program (up to $4000) www. studentaid. gov n 10

Grants from State of California 加州政府助學金 (2021 -22) n Golden State Teach Grant (up to $20, 000) n Chafee Grant for Youth (up to $5000) n California Military Dept. GI Bill Award Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant (up to $10, 740) https: //www. csac. ca. gov/financial-aidprograms n 11

Grants from State of California 加州政府助學金 (2021 -22) Middle Class Scholarship § Family income up to $184, 000 Family assets up to $184, 000 § Student to attend (CSU) or (UC) § https: //www. csac. ca. gov/financial-aidprograms 12

Cal Grant Programs 加州政府助學金 Student Eligibility: ü U. S. citizen or permanent resident ü California college https: //www. csac. ca. gov/cal-grants 13

University of California Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan 加大藍色和金色機會計劃 Total family income below $80, 000 and has financial need Ø Be in your first 4 years as a UC undergraduate Ø Be in your first 2 years for transfer students https: //admission. universityofcalifornia. edu/tuitionfinancial-aid/types-of-aid/blue-and-gold-opportunityplan. html 14

How to Appy for Above Grants 如何申請加州政府助學金 n n Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application by March 2 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form Contact your high school college counselor for details 15

Other Grants 其他助學金 n n n UC Grants CSU Grants Independent College Grants 16

Work-Study 半 半讀計劃 n Opportunity to work in college or with a professor n Flexible work hours n Competitive salary n Income will not impact future financial aid n Work experience 17

Loans 貸款 (2020 -21) n n University Loan Federal Direct Loan Federal PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) Private Education Loans varies 2. 75%* 5. 30%* varies * Interest Rates are fixed for the life of the loan. 18

How to Apply 怎樣申請經濟援助 n Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application n Financial Aid Application? n Scholarship Application? n CSS Profile may be required Ø NOTE: Application deadline varies by colleges 19

Documents Needed for FAFSA n Social Security Number – Full Name as it appears on Social Security Card n Alien Registration Card Number for U. S. Permanent Residents n 2020 Federal Tax Return & W-2’s (for 2022 -23) n Student’s Driver’s License Number (if any) 20

FAFSA 截止日期 n n Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available after October 1 www. fafsa. gov Student and Parent each create a FSA PIN (username & password) Deadline: March 2 for UC, CSU, Cal Grant Note: Financial aid deadlines varies by each college. Check college website. 21

Special Circumstances n Parent/Student should appeal to financial aid office of the college for any special circumstances including: Ø Ø Severe income reduction Medical expenses 22

What’s Next? 接下來是什麼? n n n Federal Student Aid Report Submit additional documents that may be requested by college Must re-apply for financial aid each year 23

Questions? 問答時間 24