If you gave us a valid e-mail address when you applied, you'll get an e-mail (within a few days) containing a secure link so you can access your SAR online. If you didn't provide an e-mail address, it will take a few weeks to receive a paper SAR.

What do I do with my SAR?

Review it carefully to make sure it's correct and complete. If it is, and your SAR contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) the schools you're interested in will use your SAR to determine your eligibility for federal, and possibly nonfederal, student aid funds.

If you need to make corrections,

• you can use your PIN to make them online at the FAFSA on the Web site, even if you didn't apply online, or
• you can usually make changes to a paper SAR, if that's what you received. Then, sign it, and mail it back. Make sure you keep a photocopy of your SAR containing the corrections. Note that correcting a paper SAR is a slower process than making corrections online.

If you misplace your SAR, you can request a duplicate by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center.

Once my SAR is correct and complete, how do I find out if I'm eligible and what aid I'll receive?

Contact the financial aid offices of the school(s) you're interested in. If you're eligible for federal student aid, each school will send you an award letter telling you the types of aid it will offer and how much you can receive. This combination of aid is known as your "financial aid package." Review the award letters carefully and compare how much aid you can receive at each school.

Financial Aid Application Process Summary