FAFSA 1
What does FAFSA stand for?
What is: Free application for Federal Student Aid?
When does FAFSA Open?
Typically, December 1st
What is money that you have to pay back called?
What is a loan?
What determines how much grant money you get?
What is household income
What does completing the FAFSA make you eligible for?
Student aid, including the PELL Grant, loans, and work study
What is the number 1 mistake people make when completing the FAFSA online?
Leaving too many fields blank.
Who do I go to if I need help with FAFSA?
Your guidance counselor or the Smart Scholars Counselor/Coordinator.
What is money that does not have to be paid back?
What is: Gift Aid or a scholarship
These are the expenses you can use FAFSA money for (4 things).
Tuition/fees, housing/food, books/supplies, transportation to/from college.
Why should you complete your FAFSA as early as possible?
Awards are first come, first served.
When is FAFSA night at AHS this year?
What is: Tuesday, January 28th!
What if I do not complete the FAFSA?
You will not be eligible for student aid for college from the government.
This is the maximum amount of aid a first-year undergraduate student who is a dependent could receive for the school year.
What is $5,500 in subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Who needs an account / login / FSA ID for FAFSA? (two people)
What is: You and a parent
What age are students automatically considered independent for FAFSA? Hint: it is not 18 or 21
What is: 24
What tax year will you / your parent be using to complete the School Year 2025-2026 FAFSA? Hint: It's not 2025 or 2024
What is 2023
What if my parents live together, but are not married? Do I have to put both of their information in FAFSA?
Technically, yes, you have to put both of their information on FAFSA
This is the maximum independent students could get for their first year.
What is $9,500 in subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
What is work-study?
Federal money you can earn by taking a part-time job on campus
What happens AFTER you submit your FAFSA?
What is you will receive a Student Aid Report 2-5 days after.
What things make you an independent student for FAFSA? (3 possible answers)
What is: Being in an official legal guardianship or an emancipated minor, homeless AND self-supporting, having a child of your own that you provide at least 50% of support for.
When will I see the money posted on school accounts?
What is: March or April - College Award Letters
This is the annual limit for Graduate or professional students.
What is $20,500 in subsidized or unsubsidized loans?