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6.2 Applying for the FAFSA

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  • Which of the following people does NOT need to file a FAFSA?
    senior in college applying to grad school
    sr in college taking a year off before joining the military
    sr in high school applying to community college
    a part-time student enrolling as full-time next year
  • In what month does the FAFSA become available for the following year and when is the best time to submit it?
    August
    December
    September
    October
  • How much does it cost to file the FAFSA each year?
    $85.00
    It's free
    It depends on what college you go to
    It depends on your family's income
  • Why should you avoid giving your personal information over the phone if you didn't initiate the call?
    To protect yourself from identity theft
    To ensure the public can access your information
    You can give your info over the phone without any concerns
    To protect yourself from getting too much aid
  • How often do you need to file the FAFSA?
    never
    once
    each year you will be in school
  • What is the chance that a FAFSA applicant will get some type of financial aid for college?
    85%
    15%
    55%
    35%
  • The LOWER your SAI, the (LESS/MORE) need-based financial aid you’ll be eligible to receive.
    MORE
    LESS
  • 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
  • What is the average amount of student debt for college graduates?
    $7,000
    $17,000
    $37,090
    $27,000
  • When does the FAFSA officially open each year?
    November 1
    November 15
    October 15
    October 1
  • How often do you need to file the FAFSA?
    each year you will be in school
    once
    never
  • What is the Net Price?
    published cost of tuition and fees along with room & board
    What you pay after you receive scholarships and grants