Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA)

It’s February and this is still the beggining of many posts on Starving Student .NET’s blog.  While those in college are just getting back into the groove of school after their winter break, this is a crucial time for them as well as those planning to attend in the fall.This is the time to start filling out forms for financial aid.  Remember the FAFSA can be submitted over the web easily by June 2nd, but make sure you meet the deadlines of your individual state to take part of the grants available within your state. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is due by March 2nd (California).

To find out the deadline for your state visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before003a.htm . 

All students planning on attending college next year should fill out the form, it’s free!  Generally speaking the information on this form determines how much aid will be given.  Of course financial aid is a combination of grants, scholarships, and student loans. For more information visit www.fafsa.ed.gov 

HINT: Even if you haven’t done your taxes yet, you can guesstimate before sending in the form, you will recieve a transcript of it later that you can correct with the accurate data, but at least you turned it in early.

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