Completing Your FAFSA

To receive student financial aid, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will currently want to complete a 2007-2008 FAFSA. This covers the 2007-2008 School Year (July 1st, 2007 - June 30th, 2008).

FAFSA on the Web allows you to complete and submit your financial aid application electronically. The U.S. Department of Education estimates that for first-time users, FAFSA on the Web will take you less than one hour to complete. Some of the benefits of applying online are:

General and specific help for each page of the application as you go
Access to worksheets that automatically calculate and enter information for you
You can save your application at any time
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the application from other students like you
You can use your PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA on the Web application

A PIN is not required to fill out and submit a FAFSA but using a PIN is the fastest way to sign your application. The process of obtaining a PIN is easy. If you haven’t yet done so, you should apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
Note: You will not receive your PIN on the same day that you apply for it.

First Time Applicants can print and complete a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet. The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to read and complete the questions before entering your information online. The questions are listed in the same order as they appear on the Web site.

It is important to submit accurate information. The information that you supply can be verified by your school, your state, or by the U.S. Department of Education. You may be asked to provide U.S. income tax returns and other information. If you cannot or do not provide these records to your school, you may not get federal student aid.

We know that this process can seem complicated. Our knowledgeable financial aid staff here at Bryant & Stratton is here to help you through every step. If you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact us today.