FAFSA FAFSA - THe Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

HOW TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA FORM  A-Z FIRST, GO TO 
​https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Creating an account with an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID)

ALL PARENTS,   DO YOU KNOW FAFSA? *  KNOW THE FAFSA

​FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
​It is a crucial form used by students and their families in the United States to apply for federal financial assistance for higher education. The federal government, as well as many states and colleges, use the information provided on the FAFSA to determine a student's eligibility for various types of financial aid programs, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and federal student loans.
Key points about FAFSA include:

1. Free Aid: FAFSA helps determine a student's eligibility for grants and scholarships, which do not need to be repaid. This is "free" money for education.
2. Federal Loans: It also determines eligibility for federal student loans, which need to be repaid but often have more favorable terms than private loans.
3. State Aid: Many states use FAFSA data to award state-specific financial aid programs, so it's essential for accessing various forms of assistance beyond federal aid.
4. College Aid: Colleges and universities also rely on FAFSA data to determine eligibility for their own institutional aid programs.
5. Annual Renewal: Students typically need to complete the FAFSA each year to continue receiving financial aid, as financial circumstances may change.
6. Online Application: The FAFSA application is available online, and it requires detailed financial information from the student and their parents (if dependent). It covers factors such as income, assets, household size, and the number of family members in college.
7. Deadlines: There are federal and state deadlines for submitting the FAFSA, and it's important to submit it as early as possible to maximize eligibility for aid programs that have limited funds.

In summary, FAFSA is a critical tool for students seeking financial assistance to pursue higher education in the United States. It plays a central role in determining eligibility for various types of aid, making college more affordable for many students and their families.



What is FAFSA?    FAFSA 는 무엇인가 

FAFSA는 미국 연방학생원 지원을 위한 무료 신청서로, "Free Application for Federal Student Aid"의 약자입니다. 이것은 미국에서 고등 교육을 받기 위해 학생과 학생의 가족이 사용하는 중요한 양식 중 하나입니다. 연방 정부와 많은 주 및 대학은 FAFSA에서 제공하는 정보를 사용하여 학생의 연방 장학금, 장학금, 일자리 연구 기회 및 연방 학자금 대출 등 다양한 유형의 재정 지원 자격을 결정합니다.
FAFSA에 대한 주요 포인트는 다음과 같습니다:
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1. 무료 지원: FAFSA는 학생의 장학금 및 장학금 자격을 결정하여 상환할 필요가 없는 "무료" 교육 자금을 제공합니다.
2. 연방 대출: 또한 연방 학생 대출 자격을 결정하며, 이것은 상환해야 하지만 사설 대출보다 유리한 조건을 갖고 있는 경우가 많습니다.
3. 주별 지원: 많은 주에서는 FAFSA 데이터를 사용하여 주별 특정 재정 지원 프로그램을 수여하므로 연방 지원 외에도 다양한 형태의 지원을 받을 수 있습니다.
4. 대학 지원: 대학과 대학은 종종 자체 학교 특별 재정 지원 프로그램을 결정하기 위해 FAFSA 데이터를 활용합니다.
5. 매년 갱신: 학생들은 일반적으로 재정 상황이 변할 수 있으므로 재정 지원을 계속 받으려면 매년 FAFSA를 제출해야 합니다.
6. 온라인 신청: FAFSA 신청은 온라인으로 제공되며, 학생과 학생의 부모 (부양자인 경우)로부터 상세한 재정 정보를 필요로 합니다. 수입, 자산, 가족 구성원 수 및 대학에 다니는 가족 구성원 수 등을 다룹니다.
7. 마감일: FAFSA를 제출하기 위한 연방 및 주별 마감일이 있으며, 가능한 한 빨리 제출하여 제한된 자금을 활용할 수 있는 자격을 극대화하는 것이 중요합니다.

요약하면 FAFSA는 미국에서 고등 교육을 받기 위해 재정 지원을 찾는 학생들을 위한 중요한 도구입니다. 다양한 유형의 지원 자격을 결정하는 데 핵심 역할을 하며 많은 학생과 그 가족에게 교육비를 더욱 저렴하게 만들어 줍니다.

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• Creating an account with an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) is strongly recommended before starting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to streamline the process and prevent errors and delays. Dependent students should also ensure that their parents have an FSA ID to electronically sign the application.
• Gather necessary documents and information before starting the FAFSA, including Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, Alien Registration numbers (if applicable), federal tax information, records of untaxed income, and information about assets.
• The FAFSA form is free, and any website requesting payment is not the official FAFSA site.
• If you need help, use online tools, contact the FAFSA help page, or reach out to the financial aid office of your chosen college or career school.
• The FAFSA form becomes available on October 1 for the upcoming school year, and it's recommended to complete it as early as possible to meet deadlines.
• You can file the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov, complete a printable PDF version, or request a printout of the PDF by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID.
• Dependency status is determined by a series of questions on the FAFSA form, and dependent students must provide parent information.
• Financial information, including tax information, should be accurately reported on the FAFSA form. The 2023-24 FAFSA form requests 2021 tax information.
• Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to automatically transfer tax information, saving time and reducing the need for additional paperwork.
• After completing the FAFSA form, sign and submit it with your FSA ID to ensure timely processing. You can also print and mail a signature page.
• Keep a copy of the confirmation page and consider using it to transfer parent information to a sibling's application if applicable.

• FSA ID (연방학생원 ID)를 만들어 FAFSA (연방 학생 지원 신청) 양식을 작성하기 전에 계정을 만드는 것이 강력하게 권장됩니다. 이렇게 하면 프로세스가 원활해지고 오류와 지연을 방지할 수 있습니다. 부양받는 학생은 부모도 FSA ID를 가지고 있어야 하며 이를 통해 신청서를 전자적으로 서명할 수 있습니다.
• FAFSA를 시작하기 전에 필요한 문서 및 정보를 모아야 합니다. 이에는 사회보장 번호, 운전면허 번호, 외국인 등록 번호(해당하는 경우), 연방 세금 정보, 무과세 소득 기록, 자산 정보 등이 포함됩니다.
• FAFSA 양식은 무료이며, 지불을 요구하는 웹사이트는 공식 FAFSA 사이트가 아닙니다.
• 도움이 필요한 경우 온라인 도구를 사용하거나 FAFSA 도움말 페이지에 문의하거나 선택한 대학 또는 직업 학교의 재정 지원 사무실에 문의하세요.
• FAFSA 양식은 다음 학년을 위해 10월 1일에 사용 가능하며, 가능한 빨리 작성하여 마감일을 준수하는 것이 좋습니다.
• FAFSA를 온라인으로 제출하거나 인쇄 가능한 PDF 버전을 완료하거나 1-800-4-FED-AID(1-800-433-3243)로 전화하여 PDF의 출력본을 요청할 수 있습니다.
• 종속성 상태는 FAFSA 양식에서 일련의 질문을 통해 결정되며, 종속 학생은 부모 정보를 제공해야 합니다.
• 세금 정보를 포함한 재정 정보는 FAFSA 양식에 정확하게 보고해야 합니다. 2023-24 FAFSA 양식은 2021 세금 정보를 요구합니다.
• 세금 정보를 자동으로 전송하는 IRS 데이터 검색 도구(DRT)를 사용하여 시간을 절약하고 추가 서류 제출을 줄일 수 있습니다.
• FAFSA 양식을 작성한 후 FSA ID로 서명하고 제출하여 시간에 맞게 처리되도록 해야 합니다. 서명 페이지를 인쇄하고 우편으로 보낼 수도 있습니다.
• 확인 페이지의 사본을 보관하고 필요한 경우 형제의 신청서로 부모 정보를 전송하는 데 사용하는 것을 고려하세요.

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COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION

fafsa  DEADLINES

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines!
Federal Deadlines2023–24 Academic YearThe FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2024. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 14, 2024.
College DeadlinesEach college may have its own deadline. Check with the college(s) you’re interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline. Is it the date your FAFSA form is processed or the date the college receives your processed FAFSA data?

Further Info: 

https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines 

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10 Common FAFSA® Mistakes to Avoid article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing common mistakes students make when filling out and submitting the 2023–24 FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


13 Things to Know When Evaluating Your Financial Aid Offers article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article detailing what students need to know for reviewing and interpreting financial aid offers.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


15 Myths We're Busting About the FAFSA® Process article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article for students debunking common myths about the 2023–24 FAFSA form and process.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


2022–23 Graduate/Professional College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help graduate and professional students understand and compare school aid offers. [81 KB]
Resource Type: Handout


2022–23 Undergraduate College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help undergraduate students understand and compare school aid offers. [78 KB]
Resource Type: Handout


2023–24 Application and Verification Guide(Result Type: General)
Description: A guide for counselors who help students begin the federal student aid process–filling out the FAFSA form, verifying information, and making corrections.
Resource Type: Professional Guide


2023–24 Student Aid Report (SAR) Acknowledgement*(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample SAR Acknowledgement for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive.
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)


2023–24 Student Aid Report*(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Sample Student Aid Report for financial aid office staff and college access counselors to familiarize themselves with what their students may receive.
Resource Type: Handout
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: PDF)


2023–24 Undergraduate College Financing Plan Template(Result Type: PDF)
Description: Consumer tool that can be used to help undergraduate students understand and compare school aid offers. [78 KB]
Resource Type: Handout





3 FAFSA Deadlines You Need to Know Now article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article detailing the three types of FAFSA deadlines (college, state, and federal) students need to know.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


3 Ways to Spot Student Loan Scams article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing signs to help borrowers identify a scam by a student loan debt relief company.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


4 Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article telling teachers with federal student loans about four loan forgiveness program options that they may be eligible for.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post

5 Things To Do After Filing Your FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing five things students should do to prepare to pay for school, even after submitting the FAFSA® form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post

7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing the documents and materials (e.g., tax records, Social Security number, and FSA ID) students need to complete the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


8 Easy Steps for Parents Completing the FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article providing parents with simple steps to complete the FAFSA form for the first time and help their children obtain federal student aid.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post


8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA® Form article(Result Type: General)
Description: Article listing eight simple steps for students to submit the FAFSA form on time.
Resource Type: Article or Blog Post



Are Your Students Thinking About College?(Result Type: PDF)
Description: IRS fact sheet intended to raise counselors' awareness of education tax benefits such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit. [97 KB]
Resource Type: Handout



U.S. Department of Labor Scholarship Finder(Result Type: General)
Description: Free scholarship search tool for students finding scholarships along with information on how to apply.
Resource Type: Web Resource or Tool


What's Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form video(Result Type: General)
Description: Video highlighting the major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Video


Who's My Parent When I Fill Out My FAFSA® Form? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic helping dependent students determine which parent's information to include in the FAFSA form.
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Spanish(Result Type: IMG), Text Version(Result Type: General), Text Version - Spanish(Result Type: General)


Why Go to College or Career School? graphic(Result Type: IMG)
Description: Graphic showing the average earnings for people 25 years of age and older with different levels of education.
Resource Type: Infographic
Also Available in: Text Version

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