what's the FAFSA and when do i fill it out?

<p>i applied to 6 schools already and some of them are Early Decision. I will apply to more Regular decision schools. so when and how do i fill out FAFSA?</p>

<p>FAFSA</a> - Free Application for Federal Student Aid...</p>

<p>And read everything on your school's financial aid web site...</p>

<p>Even for your ED schools, you cannot fill out the FAFSA for next year until Jan 1, 2009. You will be completing the 2009-2010 FAFSA. Do NOT do the 2008-2009 one...that will not get you anywhere for financial aid for next school year.</p>

<p>You also MUST check the school website to see if your ED school has a priority deadline for filing the Profile (if the school requires the Profile). Some schools do and some don't...but the priority filing for the Profile is usually by November 15. For some schools it was November 1. The early priority date...if there is one...is for EA or ED or any other priority financial aid consideration. Check YOUR COLLEGE(S) website.</p>