Attention seniors! If you have not already, it is important that anybody planning on going to college fills out their FASFA application as soon as possible. Applying for federal student aid through FASFA is an easy and excellent opportunity that should be taken advantage of to help pay for college.
If you’re intimidated by the FASFA, don’t be! Although it is a pretty big deal, it is actually a very simple application to fill out. All you will need is your basic information and federal income tax information, if you will be filing this year. You will also need your parents’ information if you are a dependent student. If you haven’t filled out your FASFA because you’re waiting on your or your parents’ tax information, don’t wait any longer! You are allowed to fill out the application with estimates based on last year’s income tax and submit it. You then will just have to go back and edit the application with accurate information whenever you or your parents file.
There are many different grants available, but the longer you wait, the less money will be available. Also, many colleges have FASFA deadlines so you should make sure you’re getting your applications in on time. Along with the grants that will be offered based on your FASFA application, there are also many other grants and scholarships available that you should research and apply for. Grants and scholarships can come from the federal government, state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Remember, grants and scholarships are basically free money that you don’t have to repay, so everyone should take full advantage of them. The only time that you may have to repay a grant is if you withdraw from school before finishing an enrollment period.
Often, grants are need-based while scholarships are merit-based, but there are always exceptions. There are also always deadlines on scholarships so do your research and pay close attention! Good luck!
https://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships
If you’re intimidated by the FASFA, don’t be! Although it is a pretty big deal, it is actually a very simple application to fill out. All you will need is your basic information and federal income tax information, if you will be filing this year. You will also need your parents’ information if you are a dependent student. If you haven’t filled out your FASFA because you’re waiting on your or your parents’ tax information, don’t wait any longer! You are allowed to fill out the application with estimates based on last year’s income tax and submit it. You then will just have to go back and edit the application with accurate information whenever you or your parents file.
There are many different grants available, but the longer you wait, the less money will be available. Also, many colleges have FASFA deadlines so you should make sure you’re getting your applications in on time. Along with the grants that will be offered based on your FASFA application, there are also many other grants and scholarships available that you should research and apply for. Grants and scholarships can come from the federal government, state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Remember, grants and scholarships are basically free money that you don’t have to repay, so everyone should take full advantage of them. The only time that you may have to repay a grant is if you withdraw from school before finishing an enrollment period.
Often, grants are need-based while scholarships are merit-based, but there are always exceptions. There are also always deadlines on scholarships so do your research and pay close attention! Good luck!
https://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships