Federal Aid
The FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – is the first step in getting money for college. It is required for federal student aid. However, the FAFSA results may also be used for private scholarships, money that comes directly from the college or university and also for state financial aid, all with different deadlines.
More than $3 billion in money for college is left on the table each year simply because students do not complete this required form.
You must complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov after October 1 of your senior year. Make sure you meet state grant deadlines (as early as March 31) and your prospective colleges’ priority deadlines. The earlier you file, the more time you will have to determine the best college fit for you that you can afford. Here are some resources that should help you out:
More than $3 billion in money for college is left on the table each year simply because students do not complete this required form.
You must complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov after October 1 of your senior year. Make sure you meet state grant deadlines (as early as March 31) and your prospective colleges’ priority deadlines. The earlier you file, the more time you will have to determine the best college fit for you that you can afford. Here are some resources that should help you out:
Filling out the FAFSA is EASIER THAN EVER!
New! Students and parents can complete the 2019–20 FAFSA using the myStudentAid app. The myFAFSA component—which is used to complete the FAFSA form—is the app’s featured function.
The following are key features of myFAFSA: • Students and parents may begin, complete, and submit a new or renewal FAFSA form for the 2019–20 FAFSA processing cycle. • Users will be offered a customized experience based on their role (student, parent, or preparer). The app provides guidance on how to complete the FAFSA questions, making the overall process more positive, engaging, and user-friendly. • Users will have a secure experience with the same data protections as completing the FAFSA form through fafsa.gov. • Students and parents may use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to electronically transfer federal tax return information into a FAFSA form. • Students and parents may be eligible to transfer their FAFSA information into their state aid application. Participating states include Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. • Students will be able to view additional information about the schools they selected on their FAFSA form for easy comparison of schools. |
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