FAFSA Scholarship: Who It's For, How To Apply & More
Everything you need to know about the FAFSA Scholarship explained | This FAFSA walkthrough will help you determine what they look for in FAFSA eligibility, how you can secure FAFSA grants and what not to do when submitting your FAFSA application.
00:00 Cautionary True Story on Submitting FAFSA
01:48 What is FAFSA
02:31 Grants
03:03 Work Study
03:39 Student Loans
05:00 Eligibility for FAFSA
07:01 How to Submit FAFSA
09:25 What NOT to do when submitting FAFSA
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@teciajackson2874
2 жыл бұрын
Can you provide information on the FAFSA4caster.
@amyslonaker187
2 жыл бұрын
How can I reduce my EFC?
@brienfoaboutanything9037
2 жыл бұрын
Wikipedia about FAFSA: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGmN2MVqms3Yj5c.html
@ayanehsan
2 жыл бұрын
Is it also applicable for International students , Please respond
@jaybabiigurl21
2 жыл бұрын
Say I submitted my fafsa for the current year at the beginning of March. I then become employed at the end of March til June and then re employed from July til September. Would I have to report that on FAFSA even after I accepted/received aid and the quarter has started?
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Great information. Thank you for explaining the government loan benefits and also the work programs.
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@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
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@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you so much for posting the ramification of not filling out FAFSA! Our family will definitely fill this out!! All options are on the table. We’re going to college DEBT-FREE!!
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
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@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
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@lisacates4185
2 жыл бұрын
My daughter got it done oct 1st😇our estimated parent payment is 0
I just finished watching the replay of your Wednesday Facebook Live and is instructed to come find this video. You are explaining everything so clearly. Thank you for the workbook! Hopefully I could win one of the prizes.
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
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@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Hi Jocelyn - watched the video. Gonna look for video on how to appeal U award letters. Becoming a Jocelyn Junkie this week ;-) Looking forward to tonight's Q&A from Training #2! Thank you SO much for all of this valuable information. Starting to feel less lost... lol
Im in. We will be applying for FAFSA come October 1st. Thank you for the information and help.
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@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
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Great information. I didn’t know that higher income families should still apply.
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Great video! I have twins and will definitely fill out a FAFSA for each of them now!
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2 жыл бұрын
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@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
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I'm in. We didnt think about submitting bc thought it was just for loans then we found you and submitted in October and we received school scholarships from it. Now working on outside scholarships.
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear!
I wish I new the October 1st date when we did FAFSA for my son's second year.
I'm in! Thanks for this information. How do you know whether a college requires the FAFSA or the CSS profile?
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Thank you so much. Great video and valuable information. My question is when you fill out the FAFSA form, for the part for your assets in checking and savings if you have some money sitting there that you borrowed from a bank like a loan should that be excluded from the total amount to be reported? Thanks
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
It should not be excluded. It is part of your asset category. It might be best to wait and submit the FAFSA until after that money is spent, if possible. The balance should be as of the date of FAFSA submission.
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My parent have high income so I got less money on my first time submitting the form what can I do to maximize my aid
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I'm in! Is the CSS profile the same as FAFSA? We have a college on our list that requires it.
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Very similar but there are small differences. The CSS profile is a bit more intrusive. We will have to make a video on that one too soon!
Thank you for the info. Already collecting necessary documents. Have to be honest, I'm nervous about doing the FAFSA. I've heard so many horror stories.
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Just one step at a time! It’s pretty easy if the data retrieval tool pulls your taxes!
North Carolina requires seniors to do FAFSA.
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
It's not a state requirement that all NC seniors complete the FAFSA - but we recommend that all students do fill it out if they are going to college, regardless of if they expect to receive aid or not!
We own one home that we rent out, and our primary residence we do not own, and we pay rent (California real estate). How would this be treated on the FAFSA, and is there any way to treat the one home we own as our primary residence or to not count it as an asset on the FAFSA? Thanks!
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
Your rental home would be considered an investment property. Unfortunately, FAFSA doesn't take into account living expenses. You may wish to request a special consideration and explain your living arrangements to your student's financial aid office. Depending on the school, they may take your situation into account. But that cannot be done via FAFSA. The school would need to be contacted directly.
Should we submit a new FAFSA now that our daughter is independent on our taxes? Any help is appreciated. Thank you!
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
You have to submit a FAFSA for every academic year your student is attending college. If you've already submitted one and are looking to change the information on it - I suggest contacting the financial aid office at the school before making any big changes. That being said, even though a child is considered independent due to your tax filing, that doesn't mean that they are considered independent based on FAFSA. We recommend checking out this PDF - studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-dependency.pdf
@joyfuldg
Жыл бұрын
@@TheScholarshipSystem Thank you so much. I did see that yesterday. I’m actually relieved to know I don’t need to do a new one! Lol. Your videos are so helpful and greatly appreciated!
HI! I need help filling my income, I am divorced from my daughter's father. I re married but now separated since march and moved out with my kids. What should I report?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Denisse! Here is a link to an article from our blog that you may find helpful: thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/fafsa-divorced-parents-what-you-need-to-know/
Hi there I am an Indian student applying to UT Austin this year. I need financial aid. So am I eligible for Fafsa or not? If not can you help me out where I can find more financial aid?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gautam, FAFSA is only for US citizens! You can try searching for local scholarships in Texas and see if any of it applies for international students. Here is a link to our Attending College in Texas article in our blog: thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/attending-college-in-texas-what-you-need-to-know-including-texas-scholarships/
What if my son lives in the house with parents, but he is the one who is paying for college by working, doesn't that count for him to receive pell grant?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly they still count as a dependent as far as FAFSA goes - until they're 24 years old, join the military, are married or emancipated. I know it's not fair when a child supports themselves but that's unfortunately how they do it! :(
Can I use pell grants to pay rent? I’m old and back in college and can’t work and do schooling but I pay $1000 a month in rent
@kaylatrausch1394
2 жыл бұрын
I believe so because it falls under room and board.
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
If it gets you to an overage check, it should come back to you and you can use it as you see fit!
Is it also applicable for International students , Please respond
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ayaan, FAFSA is for US citizens only!
is their scholarship for fit nyc international fashion design students ?
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
Scholarships specific to a college could be found in the college's website. We would suggest you review FIT's website to find if there are departmental scholarships. Good luck!
Is it also applicable for international students?
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
FAFSA is only for US residents or citizens.
My daughter is a Junior in college and my son just finished his first semester as a Freshman in college. We thought we would have enough saved to pay for all of their college but we will need to borrow some money. We never filled out FAFSA. My question is is it worth it to fill it out now?
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
Yes! FAFSA is an annual application. The current application is for the following academic year 2023-2024. Even if you don't qualify for need based aid, it may qualify you for federal student loans, which have lower interest rates and better benefits than private student loans.
Hardest wuestion on fafsa is always regarding my daughter’s “parents” and my marital status. Are they referring to me and her father (my ex-husband) or me and my current husband? Are they referring to my current status? So confusing bc one of the question specifically mentions her birth certificate😵💫🤦♀️
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
Per the FAFSA website: If you have a stepparent who is married to the legal parent whose information you’re reporting, you must provide information about that stepparent, not the other biological parent. However, : The FAFSA form asks about your parents’ education level. For these two questions, your parents are considered to be your birth -your stepparent is not your parent in those questions.
Hi I am an international student who just got accepted to a state uni in new york, its a fashion school but there were no scholarships for international students can you please help me with it?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Amrita, there are scholarships available for international students but they are just less common.
@amrita1762
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheScholarshipSystem oh okay where can I find them ?
Can you use FAFSA for international schools?
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
There are some FAFSA-approved international schools (though most seem to offer only Federal student loans).
Hi, can a non us citizen not in us and not studying in us apply for fafsa
@TheScholarshipSystem
Жыл бұрын
No. FAFSA is only for US residents or citizens studying at a US university or college.
If all you get is a loan from FAFSA, do you have to take it? How do you decline it?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
When schools offer a financial aid package, families can either accept or deny individual offers. In the school's portal, students will indicate which financial aid items they will be accepting or rejecting. At that point, you can decline any loans being offered.
@mrsmcdowell02
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
What about for international graduate students? I need a scholarship opportunity can you please help me?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am sorry - we focus on US citizens since many scholarships require citizenship.
@md.mazharulislam5032
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheScholarshipSystem would you please help me with any information for international students?
Hello، I have the citizenship US live outside the United States I live currently in Syria and studied high school in Syria do I am a qualified for the financial assistance to complete the study in the United States. Thank you ....
@TheScholarshipSystem
10 ай бұрын
Our information is meant for US citizens and/or residents in the United States. While many of the tips will be helpful for you (i.e. how to write a well-written essay), we are not specialized in international student scholarships and unfortunately cannot speak to your situation.
Is fafsa for international students ?
@TheScholarshipSystem
9 ай бұрын
No. FAFSA is for US residents or citizens.
Where is this FAFSA money. My daughter only qualified for 1000.00.
@ericj2377
2 жыл бұрын
That's more than our daughter got. We filled out FAFSA. Middle income family. All loans. $0 aid.
@tonyadixon9510
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a single parent of 3...no aid and only a loan. I dont understand this...
Please I'm Ghanaian, please am I qualified?
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Only US Citizens or US residents qualify for FAFSA.
I’ve heard first come first serve is completely false.
@TheScholarshipSystem
2 жыл бұрын
Not at all. Some schools are awarded limited funding (usually this is in terms of additional state grants, not always Federal grants) based on their enrollment the previous year. Once those funds are awarded, they may not have any additional funding come available.
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