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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 472 310 HE 035 583 Your Renewal FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid, TITLE 2003-2004 School Year. INSTITUTION Office of Federal Student Aid (ED), Washington, DC. REPORT NO OMB-1845-0001 PUB DATE 2002-00-00 NOTE 14p. AVAILABLE FROM United States Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4651. Tel: 800-433-3243 (Toll Free). For full text: http://ifap.ed.gov/fafsa/attachments/0304RAPP.pdf. PUB TYPE Guides - Non-Classroom (055) -- Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials (090) EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MFO1 /PCO1 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *College Applicants; Federal Aid; *Higher Education; *Need Analysis (Student Financial Aid); Records (Forms); *Student Financial Aid; Student Loan Programs IDENTIFIERS *Free Application for Federal Student Aid ABSTRACT. This form is used to renew an application for federal and state grants, work study, and loans. The renewal version contains preprinted information that the student reported for the 2002-2003 school year. As a result, it is faster and easier for the student to use than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form contains instructions, deadline information, and instructions for renewing an application on the Web. Sections request student and family financial information, and information is also provided about the Privacy Act and use of social security numbers and state certification. Students submitting the Renewal FAFSA should expect to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) within 4 weeks. (SLD) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. YOUR RENEWAL FAFSA 2003-2004 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) document has been reproduced as Et"'I-his received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. e Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. AVAIL BEST COPY 0031 2003-2004 :School YEar FAFSA FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL:STUDENT AID °Renewcil We Help Put America Thipii* School Do not send in this application before January 1, 2003. OMB No. 1845-0001 Use this Renewal FAFSA to apply for federal and state grants, work- ; study, and loans. Because the Renewal FAFSA contains preprinted information that you reported to us for the 2002-2003 school year, it-is faster and easier for you to use than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are filing a 2002 income tax return, we recommend that you complete it before filling out this form. However, you do not need to file your income tax return with the IRS before you submit this form. If you or your family has unusual circumstances not shown on this form (such as loss of employment) that might affect your need for financial aid, submit this form and then consult with the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend. You may also use this form to apply for aid from other sources, such as your state or college. The deadlines for states (see page 2) or colleges may be as early as January 2003 and may differ. Review your answers from last year. Enter new or updated information if your previous answer has changed or-wag incorrect. If your answer from last year that is printed on the application is still correct, you do not need to write anything for that question. Refer to the notes in this booklet as necessary. Some questions, such as information about your year 2002 income, may not have your last year's information printed in them. For these questions, which have arrows by them, you must give us new information. After you complete this application, make a copy of it for your records. Then mail the original form and return postcard in the enclosed envelope or to the address printed on the application. You should submit your application as early as possible, but no earlier than January 1, 2003. We must receive your application no later than June 30, 2004. Your college must have your correct, complete information by your last day of enrollment in the 2003-2004 school year. You should receive a Student Aid Report Apply on-line with (SAR) in the mail within four weeks. If you do not, please check online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or FAFSA on the Web call 1-800-433-3243. Ifyou would like to receive See page 3 your SAR electronically please provide your e- mail address in question 99. You will receive your SAR electronically within a few days after we process your application. Your e-mail address will be shared with the schools you list on your application, so that you can receive correspondence from them as well. Want more information? If you have questions about this application, or for more information on eligibility requirements and the U.S. Department of Education's student aid programs, look on the interne at www.studentaid.ed.gov. You can also call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) TTY users may call 1 -800- . 730 -8913. Deadline Dates for State Student Aid. Generally, state aid comes from your state of legal residence. You may be required to fill out additional forms. Check with your financial aid administrator at your college about state and college sources of student State deadlines are below. financial aid. A NJ June I, 2003 if you received a Tuition Aid April 1, 2003 (date received) AR Grant in 2002-2003 June 30, 2004 (date received) AZ All other applicants March 3, 2003 For initial awards *A CA October 1, 2003, fall & spring terms For additional community college awards March 1, 2004, spring term only September 2, 2003 (date postmarked) (date received) * DC June 28, 2003 (date received by state) *ANY May I, 2004 (date postmarked) April 15, 2003 (date received) DE OH October 1, 2003 (date received) May 15, 2003 (date processed) FL # OK April 30, 2003 July 1, 2003 (date received) A IA Final deadline June 30, 2003 # IL First-time applicants - September 30, 2003 (date received) Continuing applicants - August 15, 2003 # OR March 1, 2003 (date received) (date received) All 2002-2003 State Grant recipients and all * P A March 10, 2003 (date received, no longer IN non-2002-2003 State Grant recipients in date postmarked) degree programs May 1, 2003 April 1, 2003 (date received) #*KS All other applicants August 1, 2003 # KY March 15, 2003 (date received) (date received) May 1, 2003 #ALA May 2, 2004 (date application signed) PR July 1, 2003 Final deadline # RI March 1, 2003 (date received) (date received) June 30, 2003 (date received) SC #AMA May 1, 2003 (date received) May 1, 2003 (date processed) TN MD March I, 2003 (date postmarked) *A WV March 1, 2003 (date received) ME May I, 2003 (date received) February 21, 2003 High school seniors MI Check with your financial aid administrator for these March 21, 2003 College students states: AK, AL, *AS, *CT, CO, *FM, GA, *GU, HI, (date received) ID, *MH, *MP, MS, *NE, *NM, *NV, *PW, *SD, MN June 30, 2004 (date received) *TX, UT, *VA, *VI, *VT, WA, WI, and *WY. MO April 1, 2003 (date received) # MT March 1, 2003 (date processed, no longer # For priority consideration, submit application by date postmarked) date specified. March 15, 2003 (date received) NC A Applicants encouraged to obtain proof of mailing. April 15, 2003 (date processed) ND * Additional form may be required. NH May 1, 2003 (date received) Page 2 Renewal FAFSA on the Web You can submit your 2003-2004 Renewal FAFSA over the internet. To start: 1. Know Your PIN To file your Renewal FAFSA on the Web, you will need a special code called a PIN, which we mailed to you when you applied last year. If you don't have your PIN, you can request another copy by going to www.pin.ed.gov and selecting the link "PIN Request and Information." 2. Access Your Information With your PIN, you can electronically access your information at www.fafsa.ed.gov Processing is free, secure, and generally completed 7-14 days faster than if you filled out and mailed a paper application. You should file as 1, 2003. soon as possible but not before January You (theStudent) Step One Cl-r4-/-V-574771-M7,r7M=47: A'. IF -'7,ZWZ.Z.M. Are you a U.S. citizen?/Alien Registration Number 13-14. Generally, you are an eligible noncitizen if you are: (1) a U.S. permanent resident and (1-551); (2) a conditional permanent you have an Alien Registration Receipt Card resident (I-551C); or (3) an other eligible noncitizen with an Arrival-Departure Record (1-94) from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Indefinite Parole," "Humanitarian Parole," or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant." What is your marital status as of today? 15. What is the month and year you were married, separated, divorced, 16. or widowed? For each question, please mark whether you will be full time, 3/4 time, 17-21. half time, less than half time, or not attending. For undergraduates, full time generally means taking at least 12 credit hours in a term or 24 clock hours per week. 3/4 time generally means taking at least 9 credit hours in a term or 18 clock hours per week. Half time generally means taking at least 6 credit hours in a term or 12 clock hours per week. What is the highest school your father completed? 22. What is the highest school your mother completed? 23. What degree or certificate will you be working on during 2003-2004? 29. Enter 6 for certificate or diploma for Enter 1 for 1s' bachelor's degree completing an occupational, technical, Enter 2 for 2" bachelor's degree Enter 3 for associate degree educational program of at least two years Enter 7 for teaching credential program (occupational or technical program) (nondegree program) Enter 4 for associate degree (general Enter 8 for graduate or professional degree education or transfer program) Enter 9 for other/undecided Enter 5 for certificate or diploma for completing an occupational, technical, or educational program of less than two years Page !Step- One,7conunued... What will be your grade level when you begin the 2003-04 school 30. year? Will you have a high school diploma 31. or GED before you enroll? Will you have your first bachelor's degree before July 1, 2003? 32. 33. In addition to grants, are you interested in student loans (which you must pay back)? In addition to grants, are you interested in "work-study" (which 34. you earn through work)? Do not leave Question 35 blank. . Question 35 asks whether you have a drug- related conviction that affects your eligibility for federal student financial aid. Have you ever been convicted of any drug offense? If "No," enter "1" in the box and go to question 36. If "Yes," you must complete the enclosed worksheet. If a worksheet is not enclosed you must call 1-800-433-3243 or go to www.fafsa.ed.gov/ q35 to find out how to fill out this question. You may still be eligible for student aid, even with a drug-related conviction. Note: On your Renewal FAFSA, this question may appear out of order at the bottom of the first page, between questions 16 and 17. 'Step'Two 'Stirdentland Spouse) Income and Assets 36. For 2002, have you (the student) completed your income tax return? 37. What income tax return did you file or will you file for 2002? If you filed or will file a foreign tax return, or a tax return with Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau, use the information from that return to fill out this form. If you filed a foreign return, convert all figures to U.S. dollars, using the exchange rate that is in effect today. If you have filed or will file a 1040, were 38. you eligible to file a 1040A or 1040EZ? In general, you are eligible to file a 1040A or 1040EZ if you make less than $50,000, do not itemize deductions, do not receive income from your own business or farm, and do not receive alimony. You are not eligible if you itemize deductions, receive self-employment income or alimony, or are required to file Schedule D for capital gains. If you filed a 1040 only to claim Hope or Lifetime Learning credits, and you would have otherwise been eligible for a 1040A or 1040EZ, you should answer "Yes" to this question. What was your (and your spouse's) adjusted 39. gross income for 2002? Adjusted gross income is on IRS Form 1040line 35; 1040Aline 21; 1040EZline 4; or Telefileline I. Enter the total amount of your (and your spouse's) income 40. tax for 2002. Income tax amount is on IRS Form 1040line 55; 1040Aline 36; 1040EZline 10; or Telefileline K(2). 6 Page 4 Two, continued... te Enter your (and your spouse's) exemptions for 2002. 41. Exemptions are on IRS Form 1040line 6d or on 1040Aline 6d. For Form 1040EZ, if you answered "Yes" on line 5, use EZ worksheet line F to determine the number of exemptions ($3,000 equals one exemption). If you answered "No" on line 5, enter 01 if you are single or 02 if you are married. For Telefilers, use line J(2) to determine the number of exemptions ($3,000 equals one exemption). 42-43. How much did you (and your spouse) earn from working in 2002? Answer this question whether or not you filed a tax return. This information may be on your W-2 forms, or on IRS Form 1040lines 7 + 12 + 18; on 1040Aline 7; or on 1040EZline 1. Telefilers should use their W-2s. Go to pages 6 and 7 of this booklet. Turn the booklet sideways and 44-46. enter all of the items that apply to you (and your spouse) in the column on the left. Enter the totals in questions 44, 45, and 46. Even though you may have few of these items, check each line carefully. As of today, what is the net worth of your (and your spouse's) 47-48. current investments (47) and businesses and/or investment farms (48)? Do not include a farm that you live on and operate. Net worth means current value minus debt. If net worth is one million or more, enter 999999. If net worth is negative, enter 0. _ _ . Investments include real estate (do not include the home you live in), trust funds, money market funds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit, stocks, stock options, bonds, other securities, education IRAs, college savings plans, installment and land sale contracts (including mortgages held), commodities, etc. Investment value includes the market value of these investments as of today. Investment debt means only those debts that are related to the investments. Investments do not include the home you live in, cash, savings, checking accounts, the value of life insurance and retirement plans (pension funds, annuities, noneducation IRAs, Keogh plans, etc.), or the value of prepaid tuition plans. Business and/or investment farm value includes the market value of land, buildings, machinery, equipment, inventory, etc. Business and/or investment farm debt means only those debts for which the business or investment farm was used as collateral. As of today, what is your (and your spouse's) total current balance of 49. cash, savings, and checking accounts? Do not include student financial aid. If you receive veterans' education benefits, for how many months 50. from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 will you receive these benefits? Do not include your spouse's veterans' education benefits. 51. What amount of veterans' education benefits do you receive per month? 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MBA, MD, JD, or PhD, EdD, or graduate certificate, etc.) during the school year 2003-2004? As of today, are you married? Answer "Yes," if you are separated but 54. not divorced. Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from 55. you? Do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live 56. with you and receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2004? Are you an orphan, or are you or were you (until age 18) a ward/ 57. dependent of the court? Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? 58. Answer "No" (you are not a veteran) if you (1) have never engaged in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, (2) are currently an ROTC student, a cadet or midshipman at a service academy, or (3) are a National Guard or Reserves enlistee activated only for training. Also answer "No" if you are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and will continue to serve through June 30, 2004. Answer "Yes" (you are a veteran) if you (1) have engaged in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) or as a member of the National Guard or Reserves who was called to active duty for purposes other than training, or were a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies, and (2) were released under a condition other than dishonorable. Also answer "Yes" if you are not a veteran now but will be one by June 30, 2004. 44tep Four Parental Information Complete this step if you answered "No" to all questions in Step Three. You may also be required to complete Step Four if you are a graduate health profession student. Who is considered a parent in Step Four? Read these notes to determine who is considered a parent on this form. Answer all questions in Step Four about them, even if you do not live with them. (Note that grandparents and legal guardians are not parents.) If your parents are both living and married to each other, answer the questions about them. If your parent is widowed or single, answer the questions about that parent. If your widowed parent has remarried as of today, answer the questions about that parent and the person whom your parent married (your stepparent). If your parents have divorced or separated, answer the questions about the parent you lived with more during the past 12 months. (If you did not live with one parent more than with the other, give answers about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year Page 8 1.

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