Financial Aid Day

Date:: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Time:: 9am-2pm
Places:: The numbers below are just for Financial Aid Day. The general Financial Aid office phone number is 503-977-4934.; Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth, 503-978-5291; TriMet bus lines 4, 40, 72 and Max Yellow Line; Rock Creek Campus, 17705 N.W. Springville Rd., 503-614-7225; TriMet bus lines 52 and 67; Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave., 503-977-8521; TriMet bus lines 44 and 78; SE Center, 2305 S.E. 82nd Avenue, 503-788-6252; TriMet bus lines 4 and 72; Plan your trip at trimet.org

Your parents, if possible
To get the most out of Financial Aid Day, download and fill out as completely as possible, the pre-application worksheet(s):
- 2009-2010 School Year: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fafsaws90bw.pdf
- 2008-2009 School Year: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fafsaws89c.pdf
For both students and parents, please bring:
- Social Security numbers
- Birth dates
- Financial Aid pin number, if you have one (both students and parents need one)
Request a PIN from the Department of Education
Income for 2008
- 2008 W-2
  - or last pay stub from 2008
  - or 2007 tax return
Current value of assets
- Including cash, checking, savings, investments and value of business/farm, if any

1. When should I apply for financial aid?: Students can begin applying for financial aid for the 2008-09 year on January 1, 2008. Applying online before that date is not possible. Paper applications that are postmarked earlier than January 1st will be shredded by the federal processor.
2. What if I haven't filed my taxes yet?: If you haven’t filed your taxes for 2007 yet, use estimated figures. It is better to file with estimated numbers and make corrections later, than to miss deadlines for funds.
3. How do I sign the financial aid application (FAFSA) if I am applying online?: You can sign the online application in two ways. You can request a PIN number from the Department of Education to sign it electronically or you can print out a signature page after completing the online application, and mail your signature to the federal processor. Note: if parental information is required, parents need to apply for a PIN also.
4. What kinds of financial aid are available?: Congress and the state of Oregon have greatly increased the money available for grants. At the very least, you may receive a low interest student loan, but if you qualify, you also may receive free money (grants) from the federal government, the state of Oregon, and PCC. All it takes is some time on your part to see if you qualify … so come to Financial Aid Day and fill out and submit your free application.