2020-21 Toolkit - TN.gov

2020-21

Toolkit

for

Educators School

Counselors College Access Professionals



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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key that unlocks federal and state financial aid for Tennessee students. The goal of this guide is to provide information and resources to school counselors, educators, college access professionals, and mentors as they help students navigate the financial aid process. Within these pages, you will find an overview of financial aid and step-by-step instructions on completing the FSA ID and the FAFSA. Additionally, this guide contains printable templates to assist students in completing the FAFSA along with resources that help schools and organizations implement impactful Tennessee FAFSA Frenzy initiatives.

TENNESSEE IS A NATIONAL LEADER

IN FAFSA FILING BECAUSE OF YOUR

HARD WORK

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Contents

01. INTRODUCTION 02. FSA ID & FAFSA 03. FAFSA FRENZY EVENTS 04. COMPLETION & VERIFICATION 05. MORE RESOURCES

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TN FAFSA Frenzy is a campaign to increase awareness of the FAFSA and financial aid opportunities.

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Introduction

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Financial aid is money to help you pay for college. In order to receive financial aid, you must apply. Financial aid comes from a variety of sources, including state and federal governments, colleges, organizations, companies, and banks in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans.

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About TN FAFSA Frenzy

TN FAFSA Frenzy is the State of Tennessee's FAFSA submission initiative designed to provide educators and students with resources to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and take an important step in the college-going process.

TN FAFSA Frenzy is in response to the updated FAFSA timeline that began in 2016 which moves the FAFSA filing window from opening on January 1 to opening on October 1. The new time line requires students and families to use tax information from two years ago as determined by the Federal government (what is referred to as "prior-prior year").

TN FAFSA Frenzy is also designed to bring together professional resources and best practices from across the state and provide a toolkit for free resources for your financial aid events. This toolkit will help you to plan an event that meets the needs of your students and their families. Your TN FAFSA Frenzy event is unique to your school and community; we're here to help you find the resources that fit your needs.

What resources will TN FAFSA Frenzy provide?

TN FAFSA Frenzy is designed to provide tools and resources to Tennessee school counselors and college access professionals to support Tennessee students in completing the FAFSA.

The initiative will include:

? A comprehensive set of resources for counselors and educators

? A statewide FAFSA submission campaign kicking off on October 1

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TN FAFSA Frenzy Partners

TN FAFSA Frenzy was developed and organized through a partnership between state agencies and college access organizations that administer financial aid and college access programs across the state.

The following agencies and organizations came together to develop resources for TN FAFSA Frenzy and assist with events held across the state:

? Tennessee Department of Education ? Tennessee Higher Education Commission

and Student Assistance Corporation ? Ayers Foundation* ? tnAchieves*

*Tennessee Promise partnering organization

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