Financial Aid: FAFSA                        magnifying glassCollege Counseling Guidebook
Section 12: FAFSA

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FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Always make sure you are on the government (.gov) website.  This is a free application.  Do not be confused with similar websites charging you a fee to fill out the application.


2010-2011 FAFSA Changes

A few changes have been made to the 2010-11 FAFSA. A description of the changes and links to corrected English and Spanish PDFs can be found at: http://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/041210CorrectionFin1011FAFSA.html

 

money arrow graphicFAFSA4caster: Help getting started
All data from FAFSA4caster will transfer to your FAFSA on the Web once you are ready to apply for aid.

 

PIN Registration
We strongly recommend you apply for your PIN (Personal Identification Number) in advance of January 1, when the FAFSA becomes available online and the demand increases.  Students must have a PIN and parents must have a separate PIN.

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Before you start...Checklist for filling out the FAFSA

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FAFSA worksheet

Expected Family Contribution Calculators:
These helpful websites help you calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need, and to estimate your student financial aid.

 
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