Hello:
I am new to FASFA & for my graduate degree I was going to apply for the first time. I did my undergraduate in Europe thus didn’t need FASFA. I want to apply early to see how much help I receive and then decide which school I choose. Is this the right way to do it? I haven’t applied to any of them (all are online universities) and according to how much support / loan amount I receive I was going to decide if I go for the more expensive or bit cheaper University.
Is my approach right or do I need to have applied to each school already?
I am suppose to enter the school code. What do they need them for? To determine the cost of the program or to send them info?
If they send them info, do I need to have applied yet?
Also, when will I hear from FASFA back and when do I need to make the decision about the school?
Thanks for all the help. Bina
Hi, thanks so much for the detailed answers. I want to attend Fall 2008 and won’t have my transcript from my bachelor here in the UK until July 2008. Then some schools evaluate it themselfs others want me to send it in.
I will contact the schools again and just appy. Most sent me the application pin and everything in the Email already.
I am a legal Alien (permenent resident of the US, thus are eligible).
Thanks for the help.
Also I want to send it with the 2006 tax return since we have them already.
First, make sure you know the application deadlines for the graduate schools you want to go to. It’s already too late for most law schools! Second, the school code sends the FAFSA info to the school, and then the school will send you an award letter which will tell you how much you can receive, if you have been accepted to the school. So, you need to apply ASAP, and put the school codes on the FAFSA. You probably won’t need to make a decision until February or so.