If I apply to 3 colleges, do I send online FFSA application to each college?
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you'll need to find the federal school codes of the schools you want to receive your FAFSA results. the only way the FAFSA will get to your schools automatically is if you include their 6-digit code.
when you're completing the FAFSA you can look up the school codes, but it will be soooo much easier if you find the codes before you start to fill out the FAFSA.
use this guide: http://www.ifap.ed.gov/fsacounselors/att...
it lists all the school codes for each state :)
When you apply for FAFSA they'll be a question that asks you which colleges you will/have applied to. And, then they will send the FAFSA to the colleges..
If you want to know its question number 97.
There is a section on the FAFSA form to send a FAFSA report to each individual school mentioned. However, each package might be differerent, though on how the aid is given.
FAFSA will automatically send your information to the school, and then you can go to the school and fill out their financial aid info because every school has their own financial aid packet along with the FAFSA, but either way once the schools receive your info they will send you a letter, if not then you may call the school to see if they received your information.
Most definitely. On one part of the form, it asks you if you are going to go full-time or part-time. Mark full-time even if you are not sure. Full-time students receive more than part-time. If when you enroll the school of your choice, whether full-time or part-time, the financial aid adjusts accordingly. I think if you enroll part-time, you get 25% less money, I think.
The FAFSA will send each school you list a SAR # (Student Aid Report). It will say if you qualify for Pell Grants or not. From there the individual shool will then send you an award letter stating what they will give you and what your family is expected to contribute. Individual schools are much easier to negotiate with for financial aid due to special circumstances,etc. Good Luck!P.S. Sometimes your own state will be your best bet financially. Check and see if it gives residents much cheaper tuition.
changes in US rules on Student Aid for tuition began to allow for covering the cost of online classes six months ago - wonder how many have actually taken advantage of this change
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