<p>Apologies if this is noted elsewhere - any experience from ‘older’ families is appreciated.</p>
<p>S is currently Freshman at UA. He is on generous UA merit scholarships (but not NMF).
Does our family have to file a FAFSA in 2013? </p>
<p>Will any companies or govt agencies require a FAFSA for internships or co-ops? </p>
<p>Are there any other scholarships you have come across for that might require a FAFSA for the current year to be on file, in order to qualify?</p>
<p>Honestly the easiest way to cover your bases is to fill out the FASFA for 2013.</p>
<p>Yes, you fill out the FAFSA every year that they are in college as situations change year to year. Even throughout the year if something should change (illness, job loss, etc) they need to notify the financial aide office at their school.</p>
<p>When DD attended WashU with an academic only merit scholarship, I did not have to file the FAFSA. I was hoping that the same would apply for the Presidential scholarship and other merit scholarships that DS was awarded at UA.</p>
<p>Speaking only from our experience, but our D receives the Presidential and a few additional scholarships. Since we do not qualify for financial aid, there was no benefit in completing the FAFSA after her first year. We did speak with someone at the UA to make sure it wasn’t necessary before making our decision. I would recommend discussing your particular concerns with someone at the UA to be certain before making a decision not to complete it.</p>
<p>UA does not require the FAFSA for merit scholarships, but if you have the time, you might as well complete it. It also provides a good incentive to finish ones taxes in January or February rather than April or later.</p>
<p>Same here. D is on Presidential Scholarship plus others and we have never completed the FASFA.</p>
<p>You do NOT have to fill out FAFSA…ever!</p>
<p>Not needed for UA’s scholarships nor internships, etc. </p>
<p>If you want your child to take out a loan, then file one. If you’re lowish income and will qualify for a Pell grant, then file one. If you have a good bit of uncovered need, then file one if you want work-study (not guaranteed).</p>
<p>If you want to file FAFSA for the CURRENT school year, then you file the one that’s available now…for the 2012-13 school year. This would be easy to do since you can have your IRS info uploaded into the form.</p>
<p>If you want to file for the next school year, then you file the one that will become available Jan 1.</p>