I am applying to different colleges for the spring semester of 2017 as a freshman. So the main problem is financial aid !. Since the fafsa is changing, so i am confused about many things. Like when will i have to submit my fafsa form for spring ? Do i have to submit the old fafsa or the new one because the new fafsa will be available as early as 1 October ? If i have to submit the old fafsa then when should i submit the forms because the last date for the old fafsa is 30 june which is way earlier than the college application process. And what other options do i have ?
^You would file the 2016-2017 FAFSA between 1/1/2016 and 6/30/2017, using your / your parents’ 2015 tax returns.
You could still this year because you will still be using 2015 income
Is there a particular reason that you are starting spring in stead of fall? Keep in mind that the best aid packages are given in the fall semester and many schools that meet 100% demonstrated need and various scholarships do not have spring admits. . You may be better served taking a gap year and applying fall 2017
You don’t have to wait until October 1.
You can submit it anytime now.
The correct FAFSA year to use is 2016-2017.
Why are you applying for spring admission? If you need aid (merit or need based), then you need to realize that spring admits typically get the WORST aid.
Also work study and extra grants may have been given out already and on campus housing might also be tricky to get.