Parents of seniors:
If your student is planning to pursue any type of education next year and hasn't filled out the FAFSA, now is the time!
Many people believe that they shouldn't bother filling out the FAFSA because they think they are not eligible for financial aid. However, there is no income cut-off to qualify for federal student aid. Many factors are taken into consideration, and eligibility is determined by a mathematical formula, not just your income.
Another misconception is that two year and technical schools don't offer financial aid or scholarships. They do!
Students who earn scholarships from their colleges--both academic and merit-based--almost always need to complete the FAFSA as part of the paperwork to access those scholarship dollars.
Financial aid is limited, so those who apply earlier are more likely to get aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and work study jobs. Because the FAFSA is being made available earlier this year, many schools are already starting to process financial aid packages so students have more time to make decisions.
You don't have to complete the FAFSA all at once, so get started this weekend.
Resources
Start filling out the FAFSA
10 myths about the FAFSA
How to determine dependency status
YouTube videos to help you with the FAFSA
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