subject: Free Application for Federal Students Aid: Applying Process [print this page] Free Application for Federal Students Aid: Applying Process
Are you one of the students who are dreaming about getting financial aid that will cover your expenses in college? If so, you must definitely consider FAFSA. This application form is free and made for such students as you. It will help to prove your eligibility to get a financial aid. There are several steps you will need to go through before succeed in completing your application form. Follow tips given below:
Before you begin FAFSA
1.Make sure you have all the necessary documents (Social Security Number, income tax returns, driver's license, statements from banks etc.)
2.Use a Web Worksheet to print the application. It is available on the official web site. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
3.Get your Personal Identification Number to proceed with your application form. It is very convenient for you and your parents.
Fill the FAFSA in
Now you have your account and access to all the information about your application process. Fill in the application form and keep in mind that you should be honest. Application form consists of four parts. Try to fill them in properly according to the instructions.
Make sure you meet all the deadlines and fill in all the forms at the right time. Double check all the information and school codes. Remember, that you are the only one who is responsible for this procedure. Try not to make mistakes and take this application seriously if you want to get a good result.
After electronic submission
1.You will get a Student Aid Report
2.Schools you have listed in your FAFSA will also receive this report
List of things you are allowed to do after you have submitted your FAFSA
1.You can check your application status on- line
2.You can make some corrections to your FAFSA
3.You are also allowed to view your report and print it if necessary
4.If you change your mind about some schools, you can add or delete codes.
Now all you can do is to wait for the fair decision. Good luck with your application!
