Step-by-Step Application Process

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1 Step-by-Step Application Process 1

2 3 Easy Steps to Apply Step 1: Submit Online Application CSS PROFILE Application Step 2: Submit KS Certification Statement Acknowledgement via KS Net Partner Step 3: Submit Required Documents College Board (IDOC) Upload your documents! 2

3 3 Easy Steps to Apply Step 1: Submit Online Application CSS Profile Application 3

4 Step 1 CSS PROFILE Online Application Login to: cssprofile.org CLICK Here. Make sure to select year. CLICK Here. 4

5 Step 1 Login to College Board Returning users, SIGN IN Here. First time users, SIGN UP for an account. CLICK Here. 5

6 Step 1 Begin Application Process GATHER all your 2016 financial documents. CLICK Begin the Profile to continue. 6

7 Step 1 Begin Application Process 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. 7

8 Step 1 Begin Application Process FILL-OUT each question as it pertains to the Student. CLICK Save and Continue. 8

9 Step 1 Application Process 1. SEARCH by CSS Code Number: CHECK Kamehameha Schools. 3. CLICK Add to CSS Profile. 9

10 Step 1 Application Process If any changes in household size or income are expected, please notify KS in this section. CLICK Save and Continue. 10

11 Step 1 Application Process COMPLETE ALL Supplemental Questions. Questions left blank may cause a delay in the processing of your application. CLICK Save and Continue. 11

12 Step 1 Application Process 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. 12

13 Step 1 Application Process 1. REVIEW all information. 2. READ and CHECK the certification statement box. 3. CLICK Save and Continue. 13

14 Application Fee and Payment Options 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: 14

15 Step 1 Pay & Submit Application 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: KS Applicant Services Center (ASC). KS Resource Center (Statewide locations available). 15

16 Step 1 Fee Payment Code 1. ENTER Fee Payment Code. 2. SELECT Kamehameha Schools in the College/Program drop-down list box. 3. CLICK Submit. 16

17 Step 1 Acknowledgement of Application and Payment 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. 17

18 3 Easy Steps to Apply Step 2: Submit KS Certification Statement Acknowledgement via KS Net Partner 18

19 Step 2 Log in to KS Net Partner Access KS Net Partner using login information ed to the applicant from KS Financial Aid & Scholarship Services. Please allow 1-2 days after the CSS Profile Online Application is submitted to receive from KS with your login information. 1. ENTER Student ID and Password. 2. CLICK Submit. 19

20 Step 2 Submit KS Certification Statement via KS Net Partner Login to: 1. SELECT Menu at the top. 2. CLICK Forms. 20

21 Step 2 Submit KS Certification Statement via KS Net Partner Student Portal 1. READ the KS Certification Statement. 2. SELECT Agree or Disagree. 3. CLICK Submit. 21

22 Step 2 KS Net Partner Documents Tab 1. SELECT Menu at the top. 2. CLICK Documents & Messages to preview document list. 22

23 3 Easy Steps to Apply Step 3: Submit Required Documents College Board (IDOC) Upload your documents! 23

24 Step 3 Required Documents IDOC Cover Sheet ( 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. 24

25 Step 3 Ways to Submit Required Documents to IDOC Upload Documents at: Mail Documents via United States Postal Service to: College Board Processing Center PO Box 8570 Portsmouth, NH (844) OR- -OR- Mail Documents via Courier Service (ie. FedEx) to: College Board Processing Center 124 Heritage Ave, Suite 14 Portsmouth, NH (866)

26 Step 3 Login to IDOC Dashboard Log into IDOC at: CLICK Log into IDOC. 26

27 Step 3 Login to IDOC Dashboard 1. ENTER two of the following: CBFinAid/IDOC ID Social Security Date of Birth 2. CHECK Terms and Conditions box. 3. CLICK Sign In. 27

28 Step 3 Login to IDOC Dashboard CLICK Update your family information link. Student & Parent information must be updated to ensure accurate document processing by IDOC. 28

29 Step 3 Uploading Required Documents ENTER Social Security Number(s) for applicant and/or parent(s) and spouse. CLICK Save and Continue. 29

30 Step 3 Uploading Required Documents 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. 30

31 Step 3 Student and/or Parent/Spouse Non-Tax Filer Required Document(s) If you were not required to file Federal income taxes in 2016, COMPLETE the Non-tax Filer Statement for Student/Spouse/Parent(s): Student Non-tax Filer Statement Parent Non-tax Filer Statement 1. COMPLETE the correct form (Spouse/Parent(s) will have a separate form from Student). 2. CLICK Print and Close 3. SIGN the form 4. SUBMIT via upload or mail. 31

32 Step 3 Uploading Required Documents 1. CLICK Choose File(s), for documents that will be uploaded. 2. CLICK Upload Files. 32

33 Step 3 Uploading Required Documents 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. 33

34 Step 3 Uploading Required Documents CLICK Return to Dashboard to check on the status of your uploads. 34

35 Step 3 Mailing Required Documents 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. 35

36 Step 3 Mailing Required Documents PRINT IDOC Cover Sheet. An IDOC Cover Sheet is required if submitting documents by mail. 36

37 Step 3 Mailing Required Documents COMPLETE the IDOC Cover Sheet steps: 1. READ instructions. 2. REVIEW documents. 3. PRINT Cover Sheet. 37

38 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: Submit to KS Applicant Services Center (ASC) By at: asc@ksbe.edu By mail: 567 South King Street, Suite 102 Honolulu, HI

39 Need Help? Kōkua is available by phone, , and in-person! For program and application questions, please visit or contact the Kamehameha Schools Applicant Services Center (ASC) or Resource Center near you! KS ASC By phone: (808) or (808) By Visit us at: Kawaiahaʻo Plaza, Hale Mauka 567 South King St., Suite 102 Honolulu, HI Hours of Operation: Mon. Fri.: 7a 5p *closed on KS-observed holidays Oʻahu Community Learning Center of Nānākuli (CLCN) Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae HI (808) Windward Mall - 2 nd Floor by Macy s (808) Kauaʻi 2970 Halekō Rd #101, Līhuʻe HI (808) Molokaʻi 612 Maunaloa Hwy Bldg. A Kalamaʻula HI (808) KS Resource Centers Please contact for hours of operation, mahalo. Maui 210 Imi Kala St #203 HI (808) East Hawaiʻi Hilo Ironworks Bldg Kamehameha Ave., A5-A6 Hilo HI (808) West Hawaiʻi Keauhou Shopping Center, Phase II Aliʻi Dr. Suite 429 Kailua-Kona HI (808)