Do you need help filling out FAFSA?

Paying for College
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I thought this might be useful. I placed credit to the author below the copy/paste.

FAFSA on the Web. The U.S. Department of Education feels your FAFSA pain, which is why it has operators standing by to answer your FAFSA questions. You can call the FAFSA phone number: (800) 433-3243. You can also receive help online by hitting the “Live Help” button when you are filling out your actual FAFSA application.

College Goal Sunday. If you prefer talking to someone in person about your FAFSA form, check out College Goal Sunday. This nonprofit program, which is sponsored in part by the YMCA, offers personal FAFSA counseling at weekend events scattered across the country. You can use College Goal Sunday’s state map to find the financial aid event closest to you.

FAFSA on the Web Worksheet. It’s best to know what you’re up against before you log on the FAFSA site and complete the financial aid form. Download the free worksheet ahead of time so you can gather all the required financial and tax documents.

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In my opinion, the single best way to make the FAFSA completion process simple is to read the instructions as you complete the form. They are extremely helpful.

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True, those little question marks are helpful. But when you have a complicated financial situation like multiple residences, or farms or additional losses and health care for elderly or sick children, it gets pretty hairy.

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@reformedman

With all due respect, I disagree. The fafsa and even the Profile instructions are clear.