Through FAFSA, almost84% of first-year undergraduate studentsreceive some form of financial aid.
Here’s everything you should probably know about filling out your FAFSA.
How to fill out FAFSA
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Gather all relevant documents
To get started, you’ll needthese thingshandy:
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Create a Federal Student Aid ID
YourFSA IDis your online account username and password.
FAFSA will ask you to provide privacy questions to protect your data.
I’ll explain how to determine if you’re a dependent student in the next step.
FAFSA Deadlines*
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You may be an independent if you are:
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Sign and submit your FAFSA
Once your FAFSA is completed, sign it online using your FSA ID.
If you are a dependent, your parents must sign as well.
If you filled out a paper FAFSA, you could mail it to Federal Student Aid Programs, P.O.
Box 7650, London, KY 40742-7650. Review your SAR to confirm the information is accurate.
Remember, you’re able to always appeal your financial aid if you feel it is not sufficient.
