So you’re ready to apply
for financial aid online. Where do you begin? What do you
need to know? What are the essential steps that need to
be completed before completing and submitting financial
aid applications?
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To Apply For Financial Aid: First Steps |
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After you have submitted applications for admission to the
institution(s) of your choice, apply for federal financial
aid by filling out a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). Click here for more information
about the FAFSA financial aid application form.
You must fill out a new FAFSA federal financial aid application
form for each year you plan to be enrolled in school. The
best time to apply for college financial aid is between January
1 and March 1, since most schools award student aid on a first-come,
first-served basis. Click
here for a Senior-Year Calendar, which outlines the College
Financial Aid Application Process.
Once you complete the FAFSA, you will receive a Student
Aid Report (SAR), which will give you an opportunity
to correct previously reported “incorrect information”
before the form is sent from the Department of Education to
your school.
It’s never too early to start researching your options.
Fill out online financial aid applications for student loans,
grants, scholarships, and work-study programs – according
to your specific needs.
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