Getting a Late Start?
Just decided that you want to go to college, but school starts soon? Too late to do all the checklist items in this document? Here is your "must do" list.
If School Starts Next Month
- Apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSASM). Refer to “FAFSA Filing Time” of this checklist, and follow the steps there to apply for available federal, state, and school funding.
- Ask the school you plan to attend what other financial help they can offer you: Do they have last-minute scholarships or payment plans available? Can you get a job on campus?
- Be sure to keep in touch with the school regarding any paperwork you need to turn in.
If School Starts Next Week
- Fill out your FAFSA immediately at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use the "Live Help" option on the site, or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center for assistance.
- Talk to the financial aid administrator at the school you plan to attend. Ask whether there are other forms you need to complete, and find out how and when you will receive your financial aid.
