What is the FAFSA?
The federal government’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides the Financial Aid Office with complete, and consistent financial data analyzed within policy established by the federal government. The federal government does not award financial aid; individual schools do, based on the analysis of information provided by you on the FAFSA. To obtain any type of financial aid from Santa Clara University, you must file the FAFSA each year.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as FAFSA) is a form that can be filled out annually by current and prospective university students (both undergraduate and graduate) – and sometimes their parents – to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid (including grants, loans, and work-study programs). In addition, most states and schools use information from the FAFSA to award non-federal aid.
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is required for all students to get money for college. Information from the FAFSA qualifies you for all forms of federal (and many state and college-specific) aid, including federal student grants, work-study funds, loans and many state and private scholarships. The financial information you provide on the FAFSA determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is how much you and your family are expected to pay toward your education.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used to determine eligibility for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans. The information on the FAFSA is used to determine the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is used by the school to determine the student’s financial aid award. • Where can I get a paper copy of the FAFSA? Contact DWU Financial Aid Office at 605-995-2638 and a copy will either be e-mailed or mailed to you. The Department of Education recommends, if you are able, to complete the FAFSA online. Please see Applying for Federal Aid to complete the FAFSA online. • How often do I need to complete the FAFSA form? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually. A new application, either online or by paper, will be available to students to complete as early as Jan. 1 of each year. • Is there a fee for the FAFSA application or for assistance in completing it? There is no fee for the FAFSA application, or
