FASFA

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/



What is FAFSA?

FAFSA is the application for federal student aid. You must fill it out in order to get GRANTS or LOANS!

How do I fill out the FAFSA?
The first step in the financial aid process is to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
AFSA filing options:
•Paper FAFSA – processes in (7-10) days
•FAFSA on the Web – processes in (3-5) days

Electronic filing eliminates delays that can occur by mailing the application. Also, FAFSA on the Web edits the application prior to submitting it to Federal Student Aid, which significantly reduces the number of errors on the application.

For help with filling out the FAFSA, you can go to www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html

If you provide all required information and required signatures, your FAFSA will be processed in 3-5 days and a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to you and the colleges you have listed. Your SAR will summarize the data reported on your FAFSA. You should check your SAR carefully for accuracy and keep a copy for your records.

When should I fill out the FAFSA?

After you get your parents' tax return information. You will need it to complete Expected Family Contribution.

About PINS:

SAVE YOUR PIN! You will have to re-file every year for grants/loans.

Your parents and you have to have seperate pins.

More information: Go to Federal Student Aid's PIN Web site at www.pin.ed.gov.
•If you have never received a PIN, choose Apply For A PIN.
•If you have a PIN but have lost or forgotten it, choose Request A Duplicate PIN.
•If you think someone else knows your PIN, choose Change My PIN.