Inaccurate Scholarship information
Facts about FAFSA
Yesterday I spent some time commenting on other scholarship blogs. I cam across a post that said something along the lines of the FAFSA is for low income families. Now the reason that I am making a big deal about this is because the information is:
I put myself into the position of someone who isn’t middle or low income, and has a need for a scholarship. I could see how this would cause millions of students to not fill out or submit a FAFSA. That would partially explain why students don’t apply for scholarships. Because they receive inaccurate information and they become discouraged. They began to think that these scholarships aren’t for them or they don’t qaulify. Don’t be discouraged because you have read or heard some inaccurate scholarship information.
Why you should apply for FAFSA
You should apply for financial aid by filling out your FAFSA for many reasons. Below I have listed the reasons that I think are the most important.
Fill out FAFSA find money for college
The FAFSA is free, you do not have to pay any money for any component of it. There are atleast 3 types of grants that you may be eligible for or qualify to receive. How do I know if I get fafsa? FAFSA is open to anyone regardless of your family financial status. This is true because your need is determined by your Estimated Family Contribution or EFC. This is an equation that takes many things into account to determine your need for free financial aid.
With that being said make sure that you fill out your FAFSA. And as far as inaccurate information, make sure that you research scholarships and grants so you will know for yourself if you are eligible to receive them. Don’t pass up any scholarships or opportunities to receive financial aid. Good Luck!
Additional Federal Grants
For additional information about Grants that you can apply for by filling out your fafsa please read the following post titled Pell Grant, FSEOG Grant, ACG Grant, and Smart Grant.
October 27th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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