Update your information on your FAFSA®. You can change your student demographics, school selection, dependency status, parents’ demographics, and financial information. Submit your updated information. How to add or delete a school If you want to make your FAFSA®information available to an ad...
Choosing a tax status can be harder than it looks, especially if you’re new to taxes or if you’ve had a recent life change, such as a divorce. You need to think about what your tax status was last year when you make your choice. If you make the wrong choice with your status...
When to Expect a Financial Aid Award LetterMany colleges are moving up their entire financial aid timeline to match a recent federal change that allows families to access and submit the FAFSA three months earlier than in prior years. This could allow students to receive their financial...
FAFSA Guide The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is your key to unlocking hundreds or thousands of dollars in aid to pay for college. If you’re a college-bound senior or a current college student, this guide is your one-stop-shop for all things FAFSA, incl...
When to Expect a Financial Aid Award LetterMany colleges are moving up their entire financial aid timeline to match a recent federal change that allows families to access and submit the FAFSA three months earlier than in prior years. This could allow students to receive their financial aid...
Welcome to the iGrad FAFSA tutorial. This step-by-step instruction will walk you through the FAFSA process and answer any questions you might have. Before you begin filling out the FAFSA, be sure you are equipped with your Social Security number, a list of schools you plan on applying to...
When you take out a student loan, such as a Stafford loan, you have to pay the full amount back with interest. Therefore, even though your FAFSA lists these loans as part of your “award,” it is never treated astaxable income.However, when you begin repaying these ...
Filling out the FAFSA® can feel confusing, particularly if you have separated or divorced parents and aren’t sure how to fill out certain fields on the form.
Just keep in mind this is an estimate only; your actual FAFSA results take a lot more into account and will likely be different. Important changes to FAFSA filing dates One big change to the FAFSA has been the new filing window. After numerous delays and trying to remedy ...
Investigate financial aid options sooner, rather than later: You should already have a solid idea of how you're going to pay for college well before the first day of school. Mark the application deadline for the FAFSA on your calendar (you'll want to do so for each year you plan to ...