FAFSA Basics
What does FAFSA stand for?
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
You can select up to _____ different schools to receive FAFSA information.
What is 20?
Does not need to be repaid, is need-based, and awarded through academic achievement/other criteria
What are Grants?
How often do you need to renew your FAFSA?
What is annually?
The final deadline to submit FAFSA is _____.
What is June 30?
Financial aid provided through part-time employment
What are work-study funds?
What day is the FAFSA typically released each year?
What is October 1st?
Illinois has a FAFSA completion rate of _____%.
What is 59.4%?
Given through loans where the borrower is responsible for paying all interest even while in school.
What are unsubsidized loans?
What are the four main types of financial aid available through FAFSA?
What are grants, work-study funds, scholarships and loans?
The state that has the highest FAFSA completion rate is ______.
What is Tennessee?
Given through loans where the government pays the interest while the student is in school.
What are subsidized loans?
Who is responsible for filing out the FAFSA?
What are you, your parents, and your spouse?
The state that has the lowest FAFSA completion rate is ______.
What is Alaska?
Does not need to be repaid, is merit-based, and awarded through academic achievements/other criteria
What are scholarships?