How Do You Apply For FAFSA After Deadline?
When you apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you have to deal with two different deadlines. The federal deadline, which is usually around June 30 of the year you have been attending–meaning you still could have applied for aid for the 2008-09 school year on June 30, 2008)–and the state deadline. The state deadline is the cutoff date for when the school starts giving out award letters for both federal and state funds. Applying after the state deadline means running the risk that the school will have handed out all the grants and scholarships before you can get to them. If you have decided after the state deadline that you need to fill out the FAFSA, you may then be forced to rely on federal loans. Check the deadlines for your particular state (See Resources.). Apply using the online application at the Federal Student Aid site. Have all your personal and financial information at hand as you fill out the form. Make sure you list the school code of the college you
