Gonna be filling out the FAFSA for the first time, got some general questions!

<p>1) So does FAFSA automatically send the info to all the schools I list? Is there anything I need to do besides listing the school codes?
2) I have more than 6 schools to send my FAFSA to...I heared I can add more schools later...is that true? Do I just go right after I submit the FAFSA and add more schools? or do I have to wait? If so how long? and how many additional schools can I add at a time?
3) After I get taxes done and correct the information on FAFSA form...what exactly happenes? Does FAFSA resend all the accurate information to the colleges listed? Do I need to send anything anywhere?
4) When schools evaluate my financial need and make aid offers...in their offers..do they include any federal aid beside the institutional grants the school might give? (federal aid like pell grant, compettitvness grant etc.)
5) I know that some schools select some students for "verification"..if not selected to that...should I still send in any materials to the school/s? like copy of tax forms or W2 forms for the current year (after updating the FAFSA with accurate info)</p>

<p>This is all the questions I got for now. I am just a confused and worried student who needs as much aid as he can get. SO I will truly appreciate it if someone can help me out :)</p>

<p>Also another question..when the FAFSA is asking "what was your parents adjusted gross income for 2007?" or "how muach did your father/stepfather earn from working in 2007?"... Do I enter numbers based on estimations? or based on last year's numbers? (last years tax and w2 forms)</p>

<p>1) So does FAFSA automatically send the info to all the schools I list? Is there anything I need to do besides listing the school codes?</p>

<p>You would need to check out what school documents are required. Some schools have specialized forms they require in order to qualify for aid, such as CSS, etc. You can typically find this information on their website.</p>

<p>2) I have more than 6 schools to send my FAFSA to...I heared I can add more schools later...is that true? Do I just go right after I submit the FAFSA and add more schools? or do I have to wait? If so how long? and how many additional schools can I add at a time?</p>

<p>You can modify the school listing to add additional schools. You shouod wait until the original has been processed. One problem, though...any corrections you make, such as tax information, will need to be made for each school. Adding more than six schools can make this a very difficult task.</p>

<p>3) After I get taxes done and correct the information on FAFSA form...what exactly happenes? Does FAFSA resend all the accurate information to the colleges listed? Do I need to send anything anywhere?</p>

<p>When you make the corrections, FAFSA will send the updated information to the schools listed on the FAFSA (only the current six.) Sometimes, schools will require documentation to prove the corrections are accurate. They should let you know.</p>

<p>4) When schools evaluate my financial need and make aid offers...in their offers..do they include any federal aid beside the institutional grants the school might give? (federal aid like pell grant, compettitvness grant etc.)</p>

<p>Once the school begins issuing the award packets, it will typically include all forms of federal aid you have qualified for. Sometimes, however, the ACG may be awarded later, as this requires more information than just what is submitted on the FAFSA.</p>

<p>5) I know that some schools select some students for "verification"..if not selected to that...should I still send in any materials to the school/s? like copy of tax forms or W2 forms for the current year (after updating the FAFSA with accurate info)</p>

<p>This will vary by school. Some schools verify 100% of all applicants, regardless of whether you were selected by FAFSA for verification. Also, if the school sees anything on the FAFSA which causes a red flag, they may ask for verification documents. Unless the schools website specifically asks for you to send in verification documents, I would suggest waiting until they ask....unless the FAFSA indicates you HAVE been selected for automatic verification.</p>

<p>Also another question..when the FAFSA is asking "what was your parents adjusted gross income for 2007?" or "how muach did your father/stepfather earn from working in 2007?"... Do I enter numbers based on estimations? or based on last year's numbers? (last years tax and w2 forms)</p>

<p>You would use estimates, just like you do for the student section and then submit updates once your parent(s) have completed their taxes.</p>

<p>thanks for the great information nikki!</p>

<p>SO basically are you saying that there could only be 6 schools listed at a time?
Also how do I verify the school has recieved my information?</p>

<p>and in the case of making correction...to all the schools...do I do the following?</p>

<p>-list my top 6 schools...make sure they recieve all info
-than list other schools I have...
-than after making correction...relist the original 6 schools and make sure they recieve the updated information
-than list the other schools for them to get updated information</p>

<p>Is that it?</p>

<p>I dont get why they wont just let us add as many schools as we want..because my college selection is based on who is gonna be most generous with aid basically (because I love all the schools i applied to)</p>

<p>Last year there were a lot of questions about how to send to more than six schools. As I recall, after you have the information sent to six schools, you will be able to add more schools, but that you can't do that for a few days. (You may be able to verify that by searching the financial aid forum.) </p>

<p>Assuming my memory is accurate, you will need to build in some extra time to make sure you can do the initial list and then the others.</p>

<p>You should wait a few days before adding the additional schools...this provides enough time for the FA offices at each group of schools to pull the information, so Momfromme is correct, you will need to build in some extra time to ensure all schools receive the FAFSA before their deadlines.</p>

<p>I just got off the phone with FAFSA and they told me that once I recieve my SAR and make sure the shools I wanted are listed on there...I can go right away and add new schools...As long as they are a part of a transaction than they should recieve it.</p>

<p>tag for self</p>