Questions about financial aid for college?
Question:
also, do i need to fill out fafsa for other scholarships?
Answer:
You may still qualify for financial aid. Overall, it is best to file the FAFSA for at least your first year in college. At many colleges, the FAFSA is the only application needed to request financial aid - whether it be federal, state, or college aid. There is financial aid available that is not need-based (not based on family income and assets). On the federal level, that usually means student loans. However, many states and colleges offer grants to students for various things, including grades, talent, and continuing your education in-state. Depending on your specific situation, your family may qualify for need-based financial aid. The only way to know for sure is to file the FAFSA and any other required financial aid documents for the schools you are applying to. The application is not as long and tedious as it seems.
For most "outside" scholarships, you are not required to file a FAFSA. Instead, organizations require you to write an essay and/or fill out their application.
Good luck!
most schools require fafsa now so its best to fill it out, no harm in doing it... nothing is definite although that's a factor.. other ones being the combined salary and yours and your dependency status as well...
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