According to the National College Attainment Network, $3.6 billion in Pell Grants was left unclaimed by the high school class of 2022 due to not completing the FAFSA. Before getting started, it’s critical to understand the federal FAFSA deadline and your state’s FAFSA deadline to ensure y...
Ready to begin the FAFSA? Head over to the official FAFSA website: studentaid.gov. Don’t fall for websites that charge a fee to submit the form; as the name clearly states, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is entirely free, so only apply on the FAFSA’s...
The FAFSA requires you to indicate your tax dependency status, which can affect your eligibility for financial aid. Be sure to gather copies of your federal incometax returns, including W-2 forms from the previous year, to reference. If you are considered a dependent student, you will need t...
Fill out the forms.The FAFSA takes about 30 minutes to complete. Review your SAR.After you submit the FAFSA, the Department of Education will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR), which shows you a summary of all the information you’ve entered. Review the SAR for accuracy. ...
The FAFSA isn’t just for federal student aid. Many colleges and states use information provided on the FAFSA to evaluate students’ financial need for assistance offered by school or state programs. If you think your family income is too high to qualify for need-based aid, or you don’t ...
Work Study:Federal work study is a government-funded program for students who qualify to work on campus in order to earn money for college. (How do you qualify? You guessed it. FAFSA.) If this isn’t on your award letter, it doesn’t mean you can’t find a job on or around campus...
Review your SAR.After completing the FAFSA, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which outlines all the details you've submitted on the FAFSA. It also includes your Expected Family Contribution (the amount the Department of Education says your family should be able to pay toward your...
The colleges you listed on your FAFSA will have access to your SAR and EFC. Colleges base your aid eligibility and offer on your EFC. What Are Some of the Specific Types of Financial Aid You Can Receive? Federal Grants Grants are a preferable type of financial aid for college because they...