CHS Counselor's Office
Paying for college
Did You Know...
There are 5 different types of costs for college?
1.Tuition/Fees
2. Room/Board
3. Textbooks/Supplies
4. Personal Expenses
5. Transportation Expenses
Check out this 'Paying For College' resource from the Office of Higher Education Minnesota:
There are options to help pay for college education expenses!
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Grants
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Scholarships
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Loans
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Work-Study
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Military Service
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Reciprocity
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Family Support
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Savings
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Community Service Benefits
What is Financial Aid?
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Financial Aid, money to help pay for school, comes in a few forms.
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Grants or Scholarships: Money you do not need to pay back
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Loans: Borrowed money you will pay back after you complete or leave school.
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Work-Study: Money earned through on or off-campus employment while attending college
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Your eligibility for various types of aid is based on many factors including the cost of attendance, your financial needs, your high school achievement and special talents.
Will I qualify for Financial Aid through FAFSA?
High School SENIORS/Parents:
FAFSA starts accepting applications October 1. However; the later you apply the less financial aid you may receive (talk to the financial aid offices of the schools you are interested in to find out more). Once you apply they will let you know how much you can receive towards your education and then you can make a budgeted decision on which school to attend.
Some helpful tips:
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You do not need to have your college/university chosen yet
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You DO need to have your taxes completed, or the previous year's if they haven't changed significantly
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CHS will have the computer labs open during Parent/Teacher conferences in October for FAFSA Completion assistance and to answer any questions you may have