{"id":2864,"date":"2016-02-29T15:03:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T23:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pre-production.taftcollege.edu\/tcwp\/cougaronline\/?p=2864"},"modified":"2016-02-29T15:03:08","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T23:03:08","slug":"financial-aid-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/echo-online\/blog\/2016\/02\/29\/financial-aid-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Joanne Dumbrigue helps a student apply for financial aid.<\/p><\/div>\n

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By Sandra Merino<\/p>\n

It is the time of the year where students are getting ready to fill out their FASFA applications. There are workshops that are being held for students who don\u2019t know how to fill out their applications. Joanne Dumbrigue is running the workshops. The dates of the workshops are as follows: February 5, 11:30-12:00 pm, February 10, 3:00- 4:00pm, February 23 6:00pm- 7:00pm, February 29 11:00-12:00pm, March 1st<\/sup> 10:00- 11:00am, March 2nd <\/sup>2:00- 3:00 pm.<\/p>\n

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Joanne Dumbrigue mentioned, \u201cNot all students qualify for financial aid due to their parents\u2019 high income; \u00a0however, students should not be distraught because there are other ways to pay for their schooling.\u201d The Financial Aid Office provides scholarships and grants for students that don\u2019t qualify for financial aid.\u00a0 Dumbrigue stated, \u201cThere is the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG) which covers the student\u2019s whole tuition at Taft College.\u201d Students have to be a full time student at Taft College and maintain a 2.0 grade point average in order to qualify For the BOG Waiver.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Difference Between The Dream Act and FASFA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dream Act application is only for undocumented students who want to pursue their education. The Dream Act Application only covers their tuition; therefore, students do not get financial aid money or money for their books. While on the other hand, FASFA is only for students who are citizens and residents in California. Their tuition gets covered, and they receive money to cover their schooling.<\/p>\n

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Last Day to Submit the FASFA or Dream Act Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 2nd<\/sup> is the due date to submit\u00a0 financial aid application. However, the Financial Aid Office will still be receiving applications after the due dates. There will still be workshops available after the due date.\u00a0 Dumbrigue mentioned, \u201cI encourage students to fill out their application as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Materials Needed To Complete the Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, students must create a user name and password to start an application. Students need their Social Security number, W-2 forms from parents, federal tax information. If students file taxes independently, \u00a0they need their W-2 forms as well.<\/p>\n

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Financial Aid Disqualification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students can get their financial aid taken away if he or she fails\u00a0any \u00a0classes. If a student does not maintain a 2. 0 grade point average, then they will be disqualified to receive any other help such as the BOG Waiver.<\/p>\n

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Dumbrigue\u00a0mentions, \u201cI encourage students to ask for help and if they have any questions to go\u00a0to \u00a0the Financial Aid Office. Financial aid provides help for those who want to have an education and be successful in life.”<\/p>\n

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