FAFSA Transfer Questions

Paying for College
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<p>Hey all, I'm a sophomore and considering transferring from DePaul University to Northwestern for fall 2014 and had a few questions before I fill out my FAFSA seeing as its finally January. </p>

<p>Now technically I have yet to submit my NW application as Im working on it, so should I first submit my application and then my FAFSA or would the order no matter. Im simply trying to get my financials in order asap. </p>

<p>Secondly, seeing as I'm not sure if I will transfer yet, Im just applying to see my options specifically when it comes to the financial aid. (Because at Depaul I have a full ride due to my EFC being really low)
So would putting 2 colleges on my FAFSA form reduce the amount I can potentially receive for another year at DePaul?</p>

<p>Lastly how do I fill out the FAFSA for both DePaul and NW, is simple as adding the school code?</p>

<p>Im completely lost~~
Thank you!</p>

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<p>You can put as many schools on your FAFSA as you want — I doubt that the financial aid office is looking to see which schools a current student listed (I know I don’t have time to do that). If it makes you more comfortable, you can put one school on your initial FAFSA, then once it is processed, you can update your FAFSA - remove the first school & put the second school code on the FAFSA. Just remember that if you have to make any corrections, you will need to make corrections to both transactions.</p>