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2020-2021 FAFSA Application Workshop

Date: Time:

Tuesday, October 1st 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 5th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, October 26th 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tuesday, October 29th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, November 14th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, November 27th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, December 14th 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Tuesday, December 17th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, December 19th 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Location: Financial Aid Resource Center Workshops are not 2-3 hours long. Staff is available to provide

one-on-one assistance during these hours.

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We are here to help!

Please bring all items on the back side to complete

your FAFSA!

Answer all twelve questions to determine if you are Dependent or Independent.

Were you born before January 1, 1997? o Yes o No

Are you married (As of the date you submitted your FAFSA)? o Yes o No

Are you working on a master’s or doctorate program in 2020-2021? o Yes o No

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? o Yes o No

Do you now have or will have children who will receive more than half of their support from you

between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021? o Yes o No

Do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and who receive

more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2021? o Yes o No

Were both of your parents deceased, were you in foster care or a court dependent/ward? o Yes o No

Are/were you an emancipated minor? o Yes o No

Are/were you in legal guardianship? o Yes o No

Have you been verified as a homeless youth? o Yes o No

Has the Department of Housing & Urban Development determined you to be homeless? o Yes o No

Have you been verified as an unaccompanied youth who is at risk for homelessness? o Yes o No

If you answered “Yes” to ANY of the above questions you are considered Independent. If you answered “No” to all ques-

tions, you will be considered a Dependent student and will need to report parental information.

Checklist for DEPENDENT Students. Bring the following :

Student’s Drivers License # ________________________________

Student’s Social Security # ________________________________

Student’s Permanent Resident # (if not US citizen) _____________

Mother’s Date of Birth __________________________

Mother’s Social Security # _______________________

Father’s Date of Birth ___________________________

Father’s Social Security # ________________________

Parent’s Martial Status & Date ____________________

Student’s 2018 W2 Parent’s 2018 W2

Student’s 2018 Tax Returns (if filed)

Parent’s 2018 Tax Returns (if filed)

Parent’s last pay stub if they don’t have a W2 or have not

filed a Tax Return yet.

For the year 2018 or 2019 did your parents receive any of the following benefits?

- Social Security - TANF (welfare) - Workers Compensation

- WIC - Food Stamps - Free or Reduced Price Lunch

Child Support paid or received $ _________

State Disability received $ _________

Checklist for INDEPENDENT Students. Bring the following :

Student’s Drivers License # _______________

Student’s Social Security # _______________

Student’s Permanent Resident # (if not US citizen) _______________

Student’s Marital Status

Student’s 2018 W2

Student’s 2018 Tax Returns (if you filed)

Student’s last pay stub if you didn’t have a W2 or have not

filed a Tax Return yet.

For the year 2018 or 2019 did you receive any of the following benefits?

- Social Security - TANF (welfare) - Workers Compensation

- WIC - Food Stamps - Free or Reduced Price Lunch

Child Support paid or received $ _________

State Disability received $ _________

Please bring all required documents to better

assist you in completing the application!

No Appointment Needed!

School Code: 001161

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP?

(562) 860-2451 Ext. 2397 finaid-staff-list@cerritos.edu