6.2 Applying for the FAFSA | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is the purpose of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid?

provides access to financial aid from the Federal government

provides scholarships

In what month does the FAFSA become available for the following year and when is the best time to submit it?

October

August

December

September

Which of the following people does NOT need to file a FAFSA?

sr in high school applying to community college

sr in college taking a year off before joining the military

senior in college applying to grad school

a part-time student enrolling as full-time next year

What is the chance that a FAFSA applicant will get some type of financial aid for college?

15%

85%

35%

55%

What is the Net Price?

published cost of tuition and fees along with room & board

What you pay after you receive scholarships and grants

How often do you need to file the FAFSA?

once

never

each year you will be in school

How often do you need to file the FAFSA?

never

once

each year you will be in school

How much does it cost to file the FAFSA each year?

It depends on your family's income

It's free

$85.00

It depends on what college you go to

What is the average amount of student debt for college graduates?

$17,000

$27,000

$7,000

$37,090

When does the FAFSA officially open each year?

October 1

November 15

November 1

October 15

Why should you avoid giving your personal information over the phone if you didn't initiate the call?

To ensure the public can access your information

To protect yourself from identity theft

To protect yourself from getting too much aid

You can give your info over the phone without any concerns

The LOWER your SAI, the (LESS/MORE) need-based financial aid you’ll be eligible to receive.

LESS

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