Completing the FAFSA
Students who are interested in applying for need-based financial aid must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA").
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- Application Deadlines
- Seven Easy Steps to Completing the FAFSA- Thanks to our colleagues at the University of California at Santa Barbara for developing this tutorial
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Completing the FAFSA
- FAFSA Tips for Applicants in Unique Situations
- "Expected Family Contribution " ("EFC")
Preview the New Changes
- Simplification Behind the Scenes
- Learn about the new IRS Data Retrieval Tool (and why you want to use it!)
2011-2012 Forms and Publications
- 2011 - 2012 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
- 2011- 2012 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet in Spanish
- "Do I Have to Provide Parental Information on the FAFSA?"
2012-2013 Forms and Publications
- 2012 -2013 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
- 2012 - 2013 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (Spanish)
- 2012-2013 Student Aid EligibilityWorksheet for Question 23
- 2011 Federal Tax Return: Eligible to file a 1040A/EZ?
Verification
Approximately 30% of applications are randomly picked for "Verification" by the federal processor. This means that your award will not be finalized until you submit copies of your final federal tax returns and the appropriate federal verification worksheet to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid . Learn more about the verification process at Loyola and the projected changes for 2012-2013.
Federal Aid Program Changes
Congresss is currently debating several significant changes to federal financial aid programs. Click here for information on these changes.
College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a FREE event designed to help college bound students and their families with the financial aid application process. Financial Aid professionals will be on hand to help complete the necessary paperwork (Free Application for Federal Student Aid—FAFSA) to get the funding needed to go to college with a particular focus on helping low-income, first-generation college student families.
Visit the College Goal Sunday site or the Louisiana College Goal Sunday site for more information.
Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. It's important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not automatically be inducted into the military.
A chart of who must register is also available.
Updated February 9, 2012