I just started filling out my FAFSA, and it requires you to say whether or not you are expecting to live on campus of off campus. I was wondering if it’s possible to put one option down on the FAFSA then change my mind later? I’m not really positive about whether or not I’m going to live on campus at certain schools, but I don’t want to be disqualified from certain financial aid if I end up changing my mind.
You can certainly change this. But keep in mind…some schools have a different and usually lower cost of attendance for students living off campus. If that is the case at your school, your aid might be adjusted to reflect your actual housing.
Read the policies at the schools that you are considering especially if you are an incoming freshman. Many schools have policies that unless you are living with parents/family you can not live off campus. In addition you may need to have your start up monies available because even in you are eligible for aid it will not be disbursed in time for you to move in to your off campus housibg