Historically applications for
financial aid were completed after the filing of the income tax return for the
previous tax year. Effective 2016 the
application period started October 2016 with the usage of previous year income
tax return. So if you are attending college 2017 rather spring, summer, or fall,
now is the time to file the FAFSA application. Consider filing as soon as possible
as many colleges and universities have early deadline considerations which are
different from the acceptance deadlines.
- Completed applications along with acceptance will be considered first.
- Not meeting the financial aid deadlines does not mean late applications will not be considered.
- Meeting early deadlines means first consideration for FREE awards as opposed to loans.
Contrary to popular belief the
FAFSA is not just for low income groups, but is required for the receipt or
awarding of many scholarships, grants and loans. Also scholarships are not all financial need
based. Scholarships are based on the
sponsor’s criteria. The sponsor decides
the criteria. Many scholarships are not
awarded because students do not apply, assuming that they will not get the
scholarship based on false belief. One
thing is certain, if a student does not apply they will not be awarded. Apply early as many times the awards have a
certain quota.
Free Application for Student Aid www.fafsa.gov
This application is free to complete and is the official application.
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