Скачать или смотреть Common App and uAspire FAFSA Q&A on Instagram | December 10, 2024

Common App and uAspire teamed up to host a Q&A session covering all things FAFSA. Check out the video to learn more about how to apply for federal financial aid to help fund your postsecondary journey!

Resources:
Common App Paying for College: https://www.commonapp.org/plan/paying...
FSA ID Guide: http://uaspire.org/FSAID
FAFSA Checklist: http://uaspire.org/FAFSA
Who is my parent tool: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/pa...

Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome
5:58 Why is it important to complete the FAFSA?
6:41 When is the FAFSA due?
8:15 What progress has been made to fix the FAFSA issues from last year?
9:43 If someone hasn’t started the FAFSA, where do they begin?
10:55 If I’m 18 years old, can I be considered an independent on the form?
11:55 Can International students fill out the FAFSA?
13:05 How long are students considered dependents on the FAFSA?
14:45 What are your top tips for students regarding FAFSA?
15:50 What FAFSA advice do you have for mixed status families?
17:10 How do step-parents factor into the FAFSA, even if they will not be helping pay for college?
18:23 What if a parent decides they do not want to put their information in the FAFSA?
19:51 What is a direct loan master promissory note, and how does entrance loan counseling apply for undergraduate students?
21:20 How does a non-married partner factor into a student’s financial aid?
21:57 If a step-parent is contributing to children outside of the home, would that be factored into their contributions as well?
23:02 Should I fill out the FAFSA even if I don’t think I am eligible for financial aid?
24:20 If a college has early action deadlines, how will a student know if they can get aid before they commit to that school, and what if they miss the FAFSA deadline for a school?
25:42 How long does a parent have to be a U.S. resident before their child is eligible for financial aid?
26:20 If a student is living with a grandparent, does the grandparent have to be listed as a contributor on the FAFSA?
27:12 How do you report assets on the FAFSA?