FAFSA Order Question

Paying for College
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Hi, I have a quick question regarding FAFSA.
I read online that apparently the order that I list colleges matters on FAFSA.
I’m applying to a total of 16 schools.
My question is since I have to send out 2 applications ( the first one with 10 schools,and the second with 6).Will the schools on my second application see the schools that I listed on the first application?
I also read online that the top 3 schools that i list matter,so would it make sense if I put my top 3 schools on the first application and my other top 3 schools on the second application?

I know my question is rather confusing,but I would really appreciate any help!
Thank you!

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bump?

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The schools on the 2nd application will not see the schools on the first application - simply based on the fact that you did not send the first application to them. I know that for certain state aid programs, you will want to list those state schools as the first few (for example in CA for the Cal Grant) but other than that, a majority of schools do not have the time to analyze which schools you have applied to regarding issuing aid packages.

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Thank you!