<p>Begin your FAFSA as soon as possible. Do what you can, and save it. If you can do it all, go ahead & submit. If you have questions, write them down. Go to financial aid walk in hours & ask someone to help you with what you cannot do yourself. Do not pay anyone to do this for you … the financial aid office at UM will help you with whatever you cannot figure out yourself (but DO try to figure things out BEFORE you ask for help).</p>