- Submitting the FAFSA is the most important thing you can do if you want financial aid
- The FAFSA is FREE—you don’t need to pay anyone to prepare it for you
- You need to submit a new FAFSA before each academic year in which you want to get aid. If you plan to apply for aid throughout college, you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA each year
- Be sure to use a permanent email address on the form, not your school email, so you can use your FAFSA account throughout college
Reminder: You can file as early as December 1 for the following academic year. It’s a good idea to submit the application as soon as possible because financial aid is often given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
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