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Each year, the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid provides around $111 billion in federal student aid. But students may miss out. Our Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report found that only about 63% of high school students submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form between October 2021 and September 2022. So, let’s bust myths!
You’ll have a better chance at receiving money for college if you avoid several common mistakes when filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Such mistakes include not completing the form on time, not filling it out correctly, or forgetting to sign and submit.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is the student’s responsibility, but when a student is considered a dependent student for FAFSA purposes, parents have a large role in the application process. Educate yourself about the process and opportunities so you can provide the guidance your child needs to do their part.
Learn what happens if you miss your school, state, or federal FAFSA deadline.
Learn four things you need to know about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form if you have more than one child in college.
If you need financial aid to pay for college, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. It’s easier to complete the FAFSA form if you gather what you need ahead of time. Here are a few items to help you fill it out.
