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Step-by-Step Application Process

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3 Easy Steps to Apply

Step 1: Submit Online

Application•CSS PROFILE

®

Application

Step 3: Submit Required

Documents•College Board

(IDOC) – Upload your documents!

Step 2: Submit KS Certification

Statement•Acknowledgement

via KS Net Partner

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3 Easy Steps to Apply

Step 1: Submit Online Application

• CSS Profile Application

Step 1 – CSS PROFILE Online Application

Login to: cssprofile.org

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• Make sure to select 2018-2019 year.

• CLICK Here.

CLICK Here.

Step 1 – Login to College Board

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Returning users, “SIGN IN” Here.

• First time users, “SIGN UP” for an account.

• CLICK Here.

Step 1 – Begin Application Process

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• GATHER all your 2016 financial documents.

• CLICK “Begin the 2018-2019 Profile” to continue.

Step 1 – Begin Application Process

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• Application is easy to use and custom-made for you.

• Questions are filtered based on your responses throughout the application.

• FILL-OUT the required fields completely.

• CLICK “Save and Continue”.

Step 1 – Begin Application Process

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• FILL-OUT each question as it pertains to the Student.

• CLICK “Save and Continue”.

Step 1 – Application Process

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1. SEARCH by CSS Code Number:0274.

2. CHECK “Kamehameha Schools”.

3. CLICK “Add to CSS Profile”.

Step 1 – Application Process

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• If any changes in household size or income are expected, please notify KS in this section.

• CLICK “Save and Continue”.

Step 1 – Application Process

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• COMPLETE ALL Supplemental Questions.

• Questions left blank may cause a delay in the processing of your application.

• CLICK “Save and Continue”.

Step 1 – Application Process

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• If your application is missing information, a list of highlighted sections will appear.

• CLICK on the listed section(s) to be directed back to the question.

Step 1 – Application Process

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1. REVIEW all information.

2. READ and CHECK the certification statement box.

3. CLICK “Save and Continue”.

Application Fee and Payment Options

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CSS Profile Online Application Fee:• The cost for the CSS Profile online application is $25, payable upon submission of your

application.• This covers the cost of creating your CSS Profile online application of $9 and $16 for

sending your information to a scholarship program.

A charge of $16 will be added for each additional college or program to which your information is sent.

Payment Options Accepted:• Credit/Debit Cards• College Board Fee Waivers (auto-determined by College Board)• Pre-Paid Fee Payment Code from KS

If you prefer to pay with CASH in lieu of paying with a credit or debit card, you may purchase a KS fee payment code. Visit the KS Applicant Services Center (ASC) or a KS Resource Center near you for kōkua (see our website for a location near you at: https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-high/nahookama/).

Step 1 – Pay & Submit Application

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Qualifying for KS Fee Payment Code:• Current AFDC/TANF beneficiaries (cash benefits only,

statement dated within the last 6 months).

• Ward of the Court and meets all the following criteria: Under the age of 24 years old

• Submit your Fee Payment Code Request to KS Applicant Services Center (ASC) or a KS Resource Center near you.

KS Fee Payment Code Request form is available at:• Website: https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-

high/nahookama/.• KS Applicant Services Center (ASC).• KS Resource Center (Statewide locations available).

Step 1 – Fee Payment Code

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1. ENTER “Fee Payment Code”.

2. SELECT“Kamehameha Schools” in the College/Program drop-down list box.

3. CLICK “Submit”.

Step 1 – Acknowledgement ofApplication and Payment

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• After submitting your application payment, you’ll be directed to the CSS Dashboard.

• The Dashboard will display: CBFinAid ID Application status Colleges & Programs Deadline Date Award Date Next Steps (Uploading

documents to IDOC)

• CLICK on the IDOC link provided to upload Financial Documents.

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3 Easy Steps to Apply

Step 2: Submit KS Certification Statement

• Acknowledgement viaKS Net Partner

Step 2 – Log in to KS Net Partner

Access KS Net Partner using login information e-mailed to the applicant from KS Financial Aid & Scholarship Services.

Please allow 1-2 days after the CSS Profile Online Application is submitted to receive e-mail from KS with your login information.

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1. ENTER “Student ID” and “Password”.

2. CLICK “Submit”.

Step 2 – Submit KS Certification Statement via KS Net Partner

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Login to: https://webapp.ksbe.edu/NetPartnerStudent

1. SELECT “Menu” at the top.

2. CLICK “Forms”.

Step 2 – Submit KS Certification Statement via KS Net Partner Student Portal

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1. READ the “KS Certification Statement”.

2. SELECT “Agree” or “Disagree”.

3. CLICK “Submit”.

Step 2 – KS Net Partner Documents Tab

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1. SELECT “Menu” at the top.

2. CLICK “Documents & Messages” to preview document list.

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3 Easy Steps to Apply

Step 3: Submit Required Documents

• College Board (IDOC) –Upload your documents!

Step 3 –Required Documents

IDOC Cover Sheet (https://idoc.collegeboard.org) – required only if submitting by mail

Filed and signed 2016 Federal Income Tax Return (Student/Spouse/Parent(s))

All 2016 W-2s (employer-issued statements) and/or 1099s (Student/Spouse/Parent(s))

Note: If a 2016 Federal Tax Return was filed, all 2016 employer-issued W-2 Forms must be submitted. KS will not accept a W-2 Substitute.

All Schedules filed with 2016 Federal Income Tax Return (Student/Spouse/Parent(s))

Signed and completed 2016 Tax Year IDOC Non-Tax Filer Statement(Required for all Student/Spouse/Parent(s) who were not required to file a Federal Income Tax Return)

Independent Students: Submit your and/or your Spouse’s (Significant Other) financial documents.

Dependent Students: Submit your and/or your Parent(s)/Step-parent financial documents.

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Step 3 – Ways to Submit Required Documents to IDOC

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Upload Documents at:

https://idoc.collegeboard.org -OR-

Mail Documents via United States Postal Service to:College Board Processing CenterPO Box 8570Portsmouth, NH 03802(844) 202-0524

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Mail Documents via Courier Service (ie. FedEx) to:College Board Processing Center

124 Heritage Ave, Suite 14Portsmouth, NH 03801(866) 897-9881

Step 3 – Login to IDOC Dashboard

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Log into IDOC at: https://idoc.collegeboard.org

CLICK “Log into IDOC”.

Step 3 – Login to IDOC Dashboard

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1. ENTER two of the following: CBFinAid/IDOC ID

Social Security

Date of Birth

2. CHECK “Terms and Conditions” box.

3. CLICK “Sign In”.

Step 3 – Login to IDOC Dashboard

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• CLICK “Update your family information” link.

• Student & Parent information must be updated to ensure accurate document processing by IDOC.

Step 3 – Uploading Required Documents

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• ENTER Social Security Number(s) for applicant and/or parent(s) and spouse.

• CLICK “Save and Continue”.

Step 3 – Uploading Required Documents

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• If the Student and/or Parent were not required to file a 2016 Federal Tax Return, then click on the link provided. A personalized Non-Tax filer statement will appear.

• CLICK “Upload Document(s)” to begin the upload process.

Step 3 – Student and/or Parent/Spouse Non-Tax Filer Required Document(s)

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Student Non-tax Filer Statement Parent Non-tax Filer Statement

If you were not required to file Federal income taxes in 2016, COMPLETE the Non-tax Filer Statement for Student/Spouse/Parent(s):

1. COMPLETE the correct form (Spouse/Parent(s) will have a separate form from Student).

2. CLICK Print and Close3. SIGN the form4. SUBMIT via upload or mail.

Step 3 – Uploading Required Documents

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1. CLICK “Choose File(s)”, for documents that will be uploaded.

2. CLICK “Upload Files”.

Step 3 – Uploading Required Documents

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1. If you need to add more files, CLICK “Submit and add more files”.

2. Be sure you can VIEW all your “Successful Uploads”.

3. After uploading all required documents, CLICK “Submit”.

Step 3 – Uploading Required Documents

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CLICK “Return to Dashboard” to check on the status of your uploads.

Step 3 – Mailing Required Documents

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• Prefer to submit by Mail?

• CLICK “through the mail” link, to send financial documents to IDOC.

• NOTE, process will take longer than uploading directly to IDOC.

Step 3 – Mailing Required Documents

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• PRINT “IDOC Cover Sheet”.

• An IDOC Cover Sheet is required if submitting documents by mail.

Step 3 – Mailing Required Documents

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COMPLETE the IDOC Cover Sheet steps:

1. READ instructions.

2. REVIEW documents.

3. PRINT “Cover Sheet”.

Step 3 – Submit Supplemental Documents to KS

Submit the following documents, if applicable:• TANF/AFDC benefit statement, Ward of Court/State, and Adoption

Decree • Authorization for Release of Information (ARI) form: Applicants who

are 18 years and older can complete the ARI form to designate individuals who may obtain information from KS on the application status.

• Form is available at: https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-high/nahookama/

Submit to KS Applicant Services Center (ASC)• By e-mail at: asc@ksbe.edu• By mail:

567 South King Street, Suite 102Honolulu, HI 96813

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Need Help?Kōkua is available by phone, e-mail, and in-person!

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OʻahuCommunity Learning Center of Nānākuli (CLCN)89-101 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae HI 96792(808) 668-1517Windward Mall - 2nd Floor by Macy’s(808) 235-2329

Kauaʻi2970 Halekō Rd #101, Līhuʻe HI 96766(808) 245-8070

Molokaʻi612 Maunaloa Hwy Bldg. A Kalamaʻula HI96748(808) 553-3673

For program and application questions, please visit or contact the Kamehameha Schools Applicant Services Center (ASC) or Resource Center near you!

Maui210 Imi Kala St #203 HI 96793(808) 242-1891

East HawaiʻiHilo Ironworks Bldg.1266 Kamehameha Ave., A5-A6 Hilo HI96720(808) 982-0851

West HawaiʻiKeauhou Shopping Center, Phase II78-6831 Aliʻi Dr. Suite 429 Kailua-Kona HI 96740(808) 322-5400

KS ASC

By phone:(808) 534-8080 or (808) 541-5300

By e-mail:asc@ksbe.edu

Visit us at:Kawaiahaʻo Plaza, Hale Mauka567 South King St., Suite 102Honolulu, HI 96813

Hours of Operation:Mon. – Fri.: 7a – 5p*closed on KS-observed holidays

KS Resource CentersPlease contact for hours of operation, mahalo.