College Financial Aid Checklist

Eligibility
Do you have the following?

  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Social Security Number
  • Enrolment in an eligible degree program
  • U.S. citizenship (or eligible non-US citizen status)
  • Good grades

Application
Do you have the following?

  • Most current FAFSA form
  • Social Security Number and driver’s license
  • Financial documents to answer questions on application

Deadline for submission
Did you:

  • Get help from your family to complete the form?
  • Identify 1–6 schools on the form?
  • Submit the application?
  • Check if your school requires the CSS/PROFILE® application?If PROFILE is needed, did you:
    • Request the application?
    • Identify what your schools’ deadlines are for submission?
    • Submit the application?

Verification
Did you:

  • Receive your SAR (about 3–5 days after submitting your FAFSA online)?
  • Check your SAR for mistakes?
  • Submit necessary corrections?

Download the Financial Aid Checklist.

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