Planning Strategically Today for a Profoundly Different tomorrow

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This presentation covers the process that
families must follow to apply for financial
assistance at Episcopal Collegiate School.
When What How
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When should I start planning for applying for
financial aid for Academic Year 2011-12?
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When should I apply and submit my financial
information?

• The SSS Parents Financial Statement online
  application is available beginning November 1,
  2010 for financial aid applications for the
  2011-12 school year.
• Episcopal requests that applications be completed
  by March 1.
• Missing deadlines could result in reduced aid or
  no aid, as Episcopals budget for financial aid
  is limited.
• Plan ahead Complete your tax forms early, as
  they are necessary as supporting documentation.

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What else do I need to know?
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What else do I need to know?

• Read the financial aid information available on
  the Episcopal website.
• On the PFS, fill in all critical fields.
• On the PFS, give estimates and use zeros when
  appropriate (do not leave items blank).
• Keep copies of all forms and documents.
• Make sure both parents submit the PFS, even if
  they are divorced or never married.
• Parents that are remarried or have a domestic
  partner should include all adults in the
  household on the PFS.

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Additional resources are available on the SSS
Website for Families at sss.nais.org
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How do I apply for financial aid?
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How do I apply for financial aid?

• Submit the financial aid application by
  completing the Parents Financial Statement (PFS)
  
• PFS Online sss.nais.org/parents- SSS will
  charge a 35 nonrefundable fee (Pay by credit
  card, direct debit/ach, PayPal)
• Paper PFS Receive from the school, or download
  PFS at sss.nais.org/parents. Mail to SSS.- SSS
  will charge a 47 nonrefundable fee (Pay by check
  money order)
• Mail or upload the required supporting
  documentation directly to SSS.

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How do I complete the Parents Financial
Statement online at sss.nais.org/parents?
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Go online to sss.nais.org/parents.
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Click on Start a New PFS
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The PFS application will guide you through each
section.
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Input 2010 actual and 2011 estimated income.
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Input assets and debts.
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You will be asked what you think you can afford
to contribute. Be honest.
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There will be an opportunity to explain
situations not covered by the financial data.
Tell your story.
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After submitting your PFS, submit (by mail or
upload) the required supporting documents.
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Need more information?

• PFS Application Helpline [phone]
• Information is availabel on the SSS website,
  sss.nais.org/parents, to help you understand
  financial aid and complete your PFS.

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