The form used to collect information about family income and assets, and to determine how much federal and state financial support an individual is eligible to receive. This is the first step in applying for financial aid
What is FAFSA?
100
Your family's taxed and un-taxed income, assets, and benefits (unemployment or social security)
Name some of the expected family contributions for FAFSA
200
As early as possible in January or February, once you know your financial income from either you or your parents.
When should i apply for FAFSA?
200
Yes, just make sure you remember your FAFSA pin
Are you eligible to apply for FAFSA every year?
200
File your FAFSA as best as you can, using estimates and what paperwork you have available.
What if i have a non-traditional family?
200
Electronic filing is faster than filing a paper FAFSA. The process may be as much as 7-14 days, faster if you use a PIN to electronically sign the application as soon as you complete the FAFSA.
What's the difference between a paper FAFSA and a FAFSA on the Web?
300
The FAFSA financial aid process can take anywhere from a few weeks to two months, depending on when you apply.
How long is the FAFSA process?
300
1. Completion of high school (GED)
2. U.S citizenship or eligible non-citizenship
3. 18 years or older
Name at least two things you need to be eligible for FAFSA
300
Divorced/seperated: custodial parent information
Widowed: present or remarried family member
Remarried: both parents
What if my parents are divorced, remarried or widowed? Who's financial aid information do i include on my application?
300
False
True or False: TAP is a program that everyone is eligible for if they file the FAFSA.
300
Supplemental Form and Loan Request Form(s)
What is required to be submitted after FAFSA?
400
At the point of inquiry or when the admissions application is submitted
What is the time when the FAFSA should be submitted?
400
True
True or False: A student who lives with their aunt all year and is 100% supported by that person is still a dependent student.