Virtual overview:

A YouTube presentation on Financial Aid, offered by Oakland University Financial Aid. 
Financial Aid Overview Video (19 minutes)

 Financial Aid terminology is covered this presentation above

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION and TERMINOLOGY

*FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Senior students and Parents - Sign up now to obtain a FAFSA ID so you can complete the FAFSA starting in October.  Go to www.fafsa.gov.       https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
The FSA ID serves as a legal signature and confirms your identify when accessing your financial aid informaton.

*CSS Profile - The CSS Profile is a second form required by some colleges and universities including The University of Michigan/Ann Arbor.  It can accessed at www.collegeboard.com.  The PROFILE can be submitted on or after October 1 of the student's senior year.

*College Financial Aid Application Form - Some colleges have their own financial aid form.  This form is generally included with the application for admission.  Follow instructions carefully for each institution and pay attention to details.

*Access the Student Guide published by the U.S. Department of Education at this site.  This Guide is a comprehensive document outlining all aspects of federal student aid programs.Student Guide 

*College Preparation checklist explains how to prepare academically and financially for college through "to do" lists.  Find this list at http://studentaid.ed.gov/collprep

Additional Resources for Financial Aid Information

CSS PROFILE  www.collegeboard.com
FAFSA on the Web  www.fafsa.ed.gov
Federal Student Aid http://www.studentaid.ed.gov
Financial Aid Need Estimator http://www.act.org/fane/index.html
FTC Projector Scholarship Scams  www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
Student Tax Information http://www.irs.gov/individuals/students
U.S. Dept of Education http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html