•Always file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you need help, see your counselor. DO NOT MAIL IN YOUR FAFSA!
•The College cannot download your FAFSA information if you have not applied for admission or if you did not list them on your FAFSA.
•List all possible college choices on your FAFSA (up to 10).
•Tax Forms need to be completed if possible, but do not have to be filed with the IRS in order to show them completed on the FAFSA. Be sure to save copies of all TAX forms and W-2's, you may need them for verification at the college.
•If both FSA accounts are used, the college should have FAFSA information in 3 days. If a signature page is mailed it will be approximately 7 days.
•Keep FSA accounts (user name/password) in a safe place. They will be used every year on your FAFSA and to correct or check on your information.
•Even if your college does not have a financial aid deadline, most start awarding money March 1st. To be first in line, be sure all information needed by financial aid is turned in by the end of February.
•If you are told you are picked for verification, complete all required information immediately. You will receive no funds until you do so. REMEMBER: The verification is the final step...make sure it is correct. Mistakes on the verification may not be able to be corrected!!!