REALITY: Applying online makes filling out the FAFSA
easy. The web application provides detailed step-by-step instructions. Plus,
you can access customer service via chat if you have questions. Filling out the
paper application? Call the Federal Student Aid Info Center at 1.888.4.FED.AID.
Advice is free.
• Proofread your college applications and essays before submitting to schools.
• After January 1, apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the application online. Review your Student Aid Report
(SAR) once it arrives and correct any errors.
• Complete any supplemental school financial aid forms. Beware of deadlines.
