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 ****  IMPORTANT  **** 

Please read the vital information below BEFORE completing your
2012-13 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The Financial Aid application process has changed

Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, it is important that parents and students are aware of the following new processes that will be in place through the Federal Student Aid website when completing their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.gov.  The Federal Student Aid website will make available to students and parents the capability for easier FAFSA completion when you give the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) authorization to populate the FAFSA financial information quickly and electronically!!   This process is called the IRS Data Retrieval and will eliminate students to be selected for verification who must provide schools with additional documentation.

To apply for financial aid, you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) every year.  Both you and your parents (if applicable) will need to provide income information from your respective Federal Tax Returns. This will be done automatically now with the new IRS Data Retrieval process.

 Remember the important steps below when completing your Financial Aid application for the 2012-2013 academic year

1. It is important for you and your parents to file your taxes early.  File your taxes electronically
    
2. Filing your tax return electronically can speed up the processing of your FAFSA and make funds available in a timely manner.
    
3. When you file your FAFSA there is a new, very important process called the IRS Data Retrieval (IDR).  Electronic tax returns will ensure that IDR is available to you within two weeks of filing your taxes.  If you use a paper tax return it will take at least 6-8 weeks before IDR is available to you and/or spouse and your parents. 
    
4. Should you elect NOT to use the IRS Data Retrieval (IDR) service you would be required to provide a tax transcript from the IRS to the financial aid office for verification of your income.   This process will delay payment of your financial aid well into fall/spring semester. 
   Note:  The financial aid office is no longer permitted to accept federal tax returns for verification purposes.
    
5. Submit your FAFSA (www,fafsa.gov) and use the IRS Data Retrieval for earned income questions.
    

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Click here to provide the REQUIRED Additional Information for State Aid.

"Tips for Completing the FAFSA" Video from the U.S. Dept of Education

 OFFICE INFORMATION

Staff Directory

Jeanne Lewis, Director of Financial Aid
Susanne Dorris, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Technology  
Melinda Matos, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Kimberly  Clark, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Terra Mecouch, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Chrisopher Connors, Jr., Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Donna Freeman, Professional  Services Specialist  
Vicki Barone,  Sr. Loan Counselor
Donna Garrity, Secretarial Assistant II,  Office Manager, Veteran's Benefits, Scholarships
Erica Pinto, Technical Assistant 1,Alternative Loans  
Barbara Bowen, Financial Aid Assistant, NJ Class Loans, Federal Work Study 
Kelee-Lyn Gudzinas, Principal Clerk Typist
Jillian Gormley, Clerk Typist
Jenifer Robins, Clerk Typist