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| Financial Aid & Scholarships > Apply for Financial Aid |
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| Apply for Financial Aid |
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Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application for federal and state aid. The easiest and fastest way to apply is online using FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is available in English and Spanish. For a paper version of the FAFSA, students may call (800) 433-3243 (toll free). The FAFSA needs to be submitted each year to receive/continue receiving financial aid. You will need a PIN (personal identification number) to be able to “sign” your FAFSA electronically. If you are a dependent student, your parent must have his/her own PIN number. Instructions are on the FAFSA website or at www.pin.ed.gov.
Before you complete your FAFSA on the web, you may download the FAFSA on the web worksheet. This form makes it easier to gather the information necessary before you go to the website to complete your application. Remember do not mail the worksheet, it does not replace your FAFSA application. It is only intended to facilitate the online application process.
Students who give a valid e-mail address on their applications will receive an e-mail with a link to the Student Aid Report (SAR) information on the web. Remember to review the information on the Student Aid Report for errors. If you used estimates, please correct the information provided as soon as you have accurate information. (Students can make corrections using their PIN at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by returning the paper SAR to the Department of Education.) Read the comment section closely because you may have been selected for a process call Verification. Each year the Department of Education randomly selects a number of FAFSA’s for Verification. This means the Financial Aid Office will be requesting documents to verify the information provided on your FAFSA is accurate. Documents may include copies of federal tax returns and other supporting documentation.
Special Circumstances
If you (or your family) have unusual circumstances, such as tuition expenses at an elementary or secondary school, unusual medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance, a family member that recently became unemployed, or changes in income or assets that affect your eligibility for financial aid, check with the Financial Aid Office. A financial aid counselor may re-evaluate your application for financial assistance. |
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