It's a date!
October 1, 2020
What is the day the 2021-22 FAFSA opens?
Grants
What is a form of finaid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school)?
"My parents make too much money."
What is the myth of wealth? FAFSA is required for all scholarships and other need-based resources from colleges and univerisites.
Previous year's taxes
Which tax information do I use to complete the FAFSA for the upcoming academic year?
"I don't know it so I will just leave it blank."
What is a big no-no?!?! One should not do this. Use a "0" if necessary.
June 30, 2021
What date must FAFSA forms be submitted?
Scholarships
What is a type of free money based on academic merit, talent, area of study, or abilities?
"Only students with good GPAs get student aid."
What is the myth that FINAID is based on grades. It is based on need.
Parents' dates of birth, month and year of their marriage, divorce or remarriage
What are questions that are asked on the FAFSA?
My Social Security Number (SSN)
What is something you will need to know (and memorize for your future in college and life)? You will need your social security number to complete the FAFSA.
September 11, 2021
What is the deadline for any corrections or updates?
Work-Study
What type of program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time (usually at the school)?
"The government does not need to know my financial information!"
What about your parents' taxes? Guess what, they already have that information!
My personal email address
What email I should use to apply for the FAFSA? (Your school email will be deleted or locked after you graduate.)
My address
What is something you will need to know to fill out your FAFSA? (Or if you ever get lost.)
As close to October 1 as you can get!!!
What is the date if I want to receive as much federal aid as I qualify for? (Oklahoma makes awards until funds are depleted.)
Loans
What is borrowing money to attend a college or career school which must be repaid with interest?
"The FAFSA form is just too hard!"
What is "you have GEAR UP staff and school counselors as well as lots of online help to guide you through the process"? It is pretty much idiot proof!
FSAID
What the federal government uses as your signature? You must have this in hand before you start filling out the FAFSA.
000-00-000
What is the social security number one should use if parents do not have a number? Your GEAR UP specialist can help you figure this out.
October 1, 2021
The date I will need to complete my FAFSA for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Americorps
What is a post-service benefit which is earned by doing national service? There are also lots of other benefits that rely on the FAFSA like aid for military families, international study, tax benefits for educators, vouchers for foster care youth and scholarships and loan repayment through the Dept. of Health and Human Services.
"I support myself and I can't get my parents' tax information so I guess I'm out of luck..."
Again, remember your GEAR UP peeps! Reach out to your GEAR UP School Specialist, College Coach or Education Coordinator. They can help you navigate this.
W-2 or tax info, un-taxed income (child support, veterans benefits), statements of disability payments or social security.
What are the types of financial information needed to complete the FAFSA form?
Selective Service registration
What is something males must register for to receive aid? (Check "Yes, register me"!)