FAFSA FAQ
WHAT is the FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid – it’s the form you have to fill out to receive financial aid for college. The FAFSA will ask about the student’s demographics, financial aid and grant eligibility, student dependency and student and parent financial info.
WHY should I fill out the FAFSA?
Filing the FAFSA is the only way to qualify for federal financial aid.
WHO needs to fill out the FAFSA?
The application asks for information from both students and parents, especially when it comes to finances.
WHAT do I need to fill out the FAFSA?
Besides a FAFSA worksheet, school codes and a pin number, you need these items:
FAFSA checklist.
WHERE do I get the FAFSA worksheet, school code and pin?
Grab the worksheet and school codes at
www.FAFSA.ed.gov and the pin at
www.pin.ed.gov.
HOW do I fill out the FAFSA?
It’s easiest to fill out the application online at
www.FAFSA.ed.gov; however, paper copies can be requested by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID.
WHEN is the FAFSA due?
The national deadline is June 30. Each FAFSA application has an 18-month cycle, meaning it isn’t necessarily due until June of the following year. However, many states and schools award aid based on this application. They will ask that you submit the FAFSA in the spring – typically March or April – and definitely not in the following year. Therefore, it’s best to submit your FAFSA according to school and state deadlines. Find school deadlines on the financial aid section of their website. Look for state deadlines here:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm. If you miss state or school deadlines, you will only be eligible for federal student aid.
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