1.  Forms of FAFSA
         -Paper Application: Available through the financial aid office of your
          institution.
         -Internet Filing: Click for information.
         -FAFSA Express: Click for information.
 
    2.  Records needed for FAFSA.
         -Student's driver's license and Social Security number.
         -W-2 and other records of money earned in previous year.
         -Current US income tax return for student, spouse (if married), and
          parents (if student is dependent or enrolled in a first undergraduate
          degree program).
         -Records of untaxed income.

School Application

    Contact your Financial Aid office for any school applications or additional forms
    that may be needed.

Student Aid Report (SAR)
 
    Approximately four to five weeks after filing a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA , you
    will receive a SAR.
 
    1.  Review the SAR for accuracy.
 
    2.  Follow all instructions on the first page of the SAR-including submitting
         information for verification if selected.

Determine individual needs through your own budget sheet.

Review and sign the school award letter.

Complete loan applications (FFEL) or sign promissory note
   (FDSL) and return.
 

Cost of Attendance (COA)

    A general figure can be obtained from your institution.

    1.  Tuition and Fees.
 
    2.  Books and Supplies.

    3.  Room and Board.

    4.  Living Expenses.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

    This is based on a Department of Education formula which subtracts allowances
    from resources and makes adjustments based on number of family and number
    of family in college.  This is determined from FAFSA information and reported
    back to the student on the SAR.

COA-EFC=Estimated Need

    Used to determine eligibility for all federal aid programs.
 

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