6.2 Applying for the FAFSA | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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How often do you need to file the FAFSA?

once

never

each year you will be in school

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

You can give your info over the phone without any concerns

To ensure the public can access your information

To protect yourself from identity theft

To protect yourself from getting too much aid

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

provides scholarships

provides access to financial aid from the Federal government

How often do you need to file the FAFSA?

never

each year you will be in school

once

When does the FAFSA officially open each year?

October 1

November 15

November 1

October 15

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

senior in college applying to grad school

sr in high school applying to community college

sr in college taking a year off before joining the military

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%

55%

85%

35%

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

$27,000

$17,000

$37,090

$7,000

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

LESS

MORE

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?

It depends on what college you go to

It's free

It depends on your family's income

$85.00

What is the Net Price?

published cost of tuition and fees along with room & board

What you pay after you receive scholarships and grants