FAFSA Isn’t Scary

Does applying for financial aid seem daunting? Maybe even a little scary? Don’t worry – we’re here to tell you it’s not!

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WHAT IS FAFSA?

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Student Aid. Your FAFSA determines how much financial aid you are eligible for! FAFSA should be done each school year!

IS THE FAFSA SAFE?

Yes, FAFSA IS SAFE! How do we know it’s safe? FAFSA uses a “.gov” website. This tells us that FAFSA is a credible source and we don’t have to worry about whether it’s safe to give the site our information.

WHY SHOULD I SUBMIT MY FAFSA?

To be considered for federal loans, grants, and work-study – you must submit your FAFSA application. Submitting your FAFSA can get you more scholarships!

WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY FAFSA?

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! FAFSA applications opens this year in December, BUT don’t procrastinate! FAFSA is distributed on a first-come first-serve basis so it’s best to submit as soon as you can.

Check out this blog for more information on this topic: https://www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/why-is-it-important-to-fill-out-the-fafsa-early.

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY FAFSA?

Refer to our blog on submitting FAFSA: https://www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/submitting-the-fafsa-tasfa/

WHAT DO TARLETON STUDENTS THINK?

“The word FAFSA was thrown at me when I was a junior in high school. When it came to applying for aid my senior year, I didn’t even know what I was doing and it was very confusing for me. Now I’m a junior in college who knows how to do it just like a daily skill. The first time I did it by myself, it took me almost an hour but now that time is cut in half.” – Ashley Anglin

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“I don’t think [filling out FAFSA] is very difficult. The questions are pretty simple.” – Kamry Oliver

“I’m a senior here at Tarleton and a first generation college student. FAFSA seemed scary at first because I didn’t know what it was but it’s really not that bad and it’s worth doing for scholarships.” – Lorin Walls

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“I used to find FAFSA a nerve-wrecking process but after [I filled out my FAFSA], I realized it’s not so bad!”  -Alex Jetter

“FAFSA seems like a lot. It’s not as daunting as it seems though! It’s actually really helpful to get done, especially the earlier you do it!” – Sydney Land

NEED HELP?

If FAFSA still seems overwhelming, call for some help! Our financial aid office would love to lend a hand, call 254-968-9070 or email [email protected].