Here are the top mistakes when filling out the FAFSA:
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Not applying because families “THINK” they won’t qualify
- Having 1 letter or number wrong on your name, address, or Social Security Number
- Sending in the FAFSA late (PRIORITY DATE VARIES BY SCHOOL)
- Waiting until your 2014 tax returns are filed to complete the FAFSA
- Not having enough time to file correctly
- Going to the wrong website for the FAFSA
I want to remind all local and national families that have a high school senior or transfer student heading to college this coming fall to apply for financial aid NOW. We personally hand hold all income-level families through the college admissions & financial aid process and believe me, there is financial aid for all income level families.
APPLY HERE: FAFSA.gov
Financial aid is on a first come first serve basis. Here is a worksheet for more information to help you fill out your FAFSA:
FAFSA Worksheet (PDF) – provides a preview of the questions that you may be asked while completing the FAFSA online
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/attachments/1516FOTWWorksheetEN.pdf
If you have any questions feel free to call our office and speak to one of our certified college planners today at (661) 295-9946. We will be happy to clear up any information and even show you how we help families get an average of $22,000 per year in free grants and scholarships!
