Packaging Scenarios

Undergrad Students
(Dependency Status the same on both FAFSA's)

Undergrad Students
(Dependency status change between 11/12 and 12/13
FAFSA's)

Is Pell available on 11/12
FAFSA?

Is Pell available on 11/12
FAFSA?

Yes

No

Package on 11/12 and
12/13 FAFSA's for Pell, but use the 11/12 FAFSA for
Stafford Loans (11/12
Stafford rules apply regarding origination fees and grace period)

Master's Students

Package on 11/12 FAFSA for
Subsidized Stafford Loans

Yes

Package on 11/12 and
12/13 FAFSA's for Pell, but use the 11/12 FAFSA for
Staffords (remember if the
1st disbursement is prior to
7/1/12 origination fees include the rebate and old
Sub Staff rules apply)

Is Pell available on 12/13
FAFSA?

No

Use Parent-Plus Loan for tuition balance and LE for Ac
Yr 1

Is Pell available on 12/13
FAFSA?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Package soley on 12/13
FAFSA for Pell and Staff's
(New Sub Staffords rules apply) Use 11/12 FAFSA for
Staffords (remember if the
1st disbursement is prior to
7/1/12 the origination fees include the rebate and old
Sub Staff rules apply)

Explain to student the benefits of Parent Plus by helping to cover tuition balance as well as better stafford rules

Use 11/12 FAFSA for
Staffords (remember 1st disbursements prior to
7/1/12 the origination fees include the rebate and old
Sub Staff rules apply

Counsel students that no LE will be disbursed until semester 2, and if they drop in Semester 1 they will have to pay out of pocket for classes taken and launch box

If they wish to use 12/13 for
Independent status, counsel that no LE will be disbursed until Semester 2, and if they drop in Ac Yr 1, they will have to pay out of pocket for classes taken and launch box

If they wish to use 12/13
FAFSA ONLY, stop and discuss tuition balance for
Ac Yr 2

Request student to complete
12/13 FAFSA ASAP

12/13 FAFSA OnFile

Flagged for
Verification?

Not Flagged for
Verification

Did the student use the DRT (02 code on pg 3 of ISIR)?

No - proceed as normal Yes -

No -

Have student fill out the VWS

Did the student file takes? Yes

Electronically?

No

Did student have an income for 2011?

By Mail?

Less than 2 weeks ago? More than 2 weeks ago? Less than 8 weeks ago? Use the DRT once available Use the DRT to submit FAFSA

Package with 11/12 only and cover tuition balance for
2nd semester

Yes

If W-2's available, use them for verification (see will file chart)

No

If no W-2's see
TL/ATL for guidance

Have student/parent complete just VWS
(and LIF if needed)

12/13 FAFSA NOT
On-File

Are students/parents
2011 Taxes filed?

Yes

No

How did the student/parent file?

Did student have income for 2011?

Electronically?

By Mail

Yes

Less than 2 weeks ago? More than 2 weeks ago Less than 8 weeks ago? Use the DRT once available Use the DRT to submit
FAFSA

Package student off
11/12 FAFSA and attempt to cover tuition balance for
2nd semester

Use DRT when available Does student have W2's?

More than 8 weeks ago? No

Have student fill out
FAFSA without DRT

Yes

No

Use W-2's to fill out the FAFSA (see WillFile chart)

Have student fill out
FAFSA with what is available (see TL/ATL for guidance)

12/13 FAFSA - WillFile Status

Is Start Date BEFORE
4/15 (2011 Tax
Extension Deadline)

Yes
(formal verification with
Tax Transcripts or DRT will be completed before
2nd Semester)

No

Does Student/Parent plan on filing 2011 taxes before 4/15 deadline?

Not Flagged for
Verification

Yes

No

Collect Signed W-2's and
Tax Extension form

Remind student/parent to file 2011 Tax
Extension and submit as soon as they receive approved extension form from IRS

Flagged for Verification

Proceed like normal.
Student DOES NOT need to submit additional tax documents or W-2's until 2nd Semester

Student/Parents needs to submit Original W-2's and VWS

Is Student/Parent are self employed and has
1099 have them submit signed 1099 - see
TL/ATL for clarification and counseling purposes

Student Requesting to use 12/13 ONLY

Do we have a clean
12/13 FAFSA?

No

Yes

Clean FAFSA

Add FA Audit Note with detailed notes explaining students request
(subject in CVue: FA
Audit Note-12/13)

If request in email form, copy/paste into audit note If request is verbal/over phone, document time and date of confirmation for reference

Counsel student accordingly on tuition balance in 2nd Ac Year and need to cover with
Alt loans or cash