Allegheny College

Early Estimator for Fall 2009

The Early Estimator for financial aid (need-based aid and merit-based scholarships) is provided for students whose planned date of entry is Fall 2009.

Using your most recent test scores, class rank and grade point information, complete the student information and scholarship estimator sections.

Complete the need-based financial aid section by projecting your family's income information for the entire 2008 calendar year. Please keep in mind that these results will only be as accurate as the figures you provide.

Deadline for completion of the Early Estimator is December 31, 2008.

First Name*

Last Name*

Gender*

Male

Female

Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Phone*

Mobile Phone

Student Email*

Parent Email

Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?*

Yes

Entry Date*

Expected Program(s) of Study*

High School Name*

Cumulative GPA*

Highest Possible GPA*

Class Rank*

Class Size*

ACT (composite)

SAT: (CR)*

If you have only taken the ACT please enter N/A in this field.

SAT: (M)*

If you have only taken the ACT please enter N/A in this field.

SAT: (W)*

If you have only taken the ACT please enter N/A in this field.

Graduation Date*

Senior year courses*

Indicate title, level (AP, honors, etc.)

Honors, awards, leadership positions and activities.*

Did your parent(s), step-parent(s) or grandparent(s) graduate from Allegheny College?

Yes

Name and date of graduation:

This form cannot be processed unless all above information is completed.

(OPTIONAL) Ethnicity

Please check all that apply.

Preferred ethnic designation

If you indicated more than one group in the previous question, which of these would you prefer be designated as your primary ethnic group?

More information

If you chose other above, please describe

Need-Based Aid

For consideration for resource-based financial assistance, complete this section projecting your family's income information for the entire 2008 calendar year.* For questions 5 and 14 you may wish to refer to your 2006 tax documents for guidance: 1040-line 37; 1040A-line 21; 1040EZ line 4. Asset data should be a realistic projection of the value at the time you complete the FAFSA (after January 1, 2009). Report the net value of assets: current value minus debt against the investment.

*The financial aid estimates will only be as accurate as the figures you provide.

Question 1

Parents' Marital Status. (Please select one.)

Single

Married

Question 2

Total number of family members in household during the 2009-2010 academic year, including this student.

Question 3

Number of dependent children in college during the 2009-2010 academic year, including this student.

Question 4

Age of older parent.

Question 5

Parents' estimated 2008 adjusted gross income. (Line 37 of 1040; line 21 of 1040A)

Question 6

Federal Tax (line 57 fo 1040; line 37 of 1040A)

Question 7

Father's/stepfather's income earned from job(s) in 2008.

Question 8

Mother's/stepmother's income earned from job(s) in 2008.

Question 9

Family's estimated 2008 annual Social Security Benefits. Include amount received for everyone in household.

Question 10

Parents' other nontaxable income during 2008. Include the amount contributed to an IRA, 401K or 403B plan for the year, child support, worker's compensation, and other nontaxable income.

Question 11

Value of parent's cash, savings, and checking account balances.

Question 12

Net value of other real estate, 529 Plans and other investments. Do not include your home or accumulation in an IRS-qualified retirement plan. (For net value, calculate market value minus debt against the investment.)

Question 13

Net value of parents' business and/or farm. (Farm does not count as an investment if you live on the farm and farming is your primary source of income.)

Question 14

Student's estimated 2008 income from employment and interest/dividend income.

Question 15

Value of student's cash, savings, and checking account balances.

Question 16

Value of student's stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit or other investments.

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