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Five tips for students to apply for financial assistance

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On Saturday, the so-called FAFSA Day will be held in the United States, that is, the day US students apply for receiving state financial assistance.

As part of this annual event, schoolchildren who have to enter the university, and students already studying, explain in detail what steps need to be taken to get support and answer all questions.

In all states, dozens of online sites will be running, in which help experts will share their tips. Pay attention to five important features:

1. Grants and scholarships

If you plan to receive a grant or scholarship, you will also need to fill out an application for federal and, in some cases, state financial aid. This will be the first step on your path. The program, according to the U.S. Department of Education, provides a total of more than $150 billion in grants, research and regular student loans. But you can only receive funding after you fill out the FAFSA form.

2. Evidence and Status

Applicants must comply with all requirements. For example, for most programs you need to prove that you need financial assistance. In addition, you must be a US citizen or eligible for assistance from a citizen of another state, that is, have a legal status. More information is available on the website. Federal Student Aid.

3. Online calculator

On the same site there is free online calculatorto calculate which program you can apply for and how much funding you can get. This will help you properly plan your application.

4. Documents and Help

In order to apply, you need to provide a lot of different information. This includes, but is not limited to, Social Security Number (SSN), including the parent's (if the student is a dependent), driver's license number (if available), the student's or parent's tax returns, and so on.

5. Questions and Answers

It is extremely important not to miss the opportunity to ask all the necessary questions to official representatives and experts on FAFSA Day. Not only students and prospective students, but also their parents are invited to participate. The program is open to anyone who plans to attend college in 2016-17. You can apply for FAFSA official website.

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