Richard asks…
How can the FAFSA form for the 2010-2011 school year have a priority deadline of February 1st?
Some parents don’t even get their W2 forms until after February 1st, so they don’t know what their gross income is, let alone their adjusted gross income. If somebody that is filling out the FAFSA 2010-2011 school year form or somebody else who knows can help me clear this up, that would be great. Thank you.
admin answers:
When filling it out choose “WILL FILE” then enter the information from 2008, if it’s about the same. Later you can update it with “HAS FILED” and the correct information. 
Mark asks…
How long does it take for the school to recieve the FAFSA application?
I filled out a FAFSA around two weeks ago and I listed the school I plan on attending. I checked my account for that school and it says “You do not have a current financial aid application on file.” and I have been frequently checking my email for messages from them. I’m just wondering approximately how long does it usually take for schools to recieve your FAFSA.
I’m currently a high school senior planning on attending in the fall 2011 semester
admin answers:
Depending on when you’re starting, like later in the fall, they haven’t put a package together for you.
A school usually gets the FAFSA report, if all signature requirements have been met, in 3-5 business days. Sometimes more, sometimes less.
Give them a call to get a true answer to what’s going on.
Ruth asks…
How will getting a new car affect my FAFSA school aid?
My family is considering getting a new car, and was planning to buy one under my name to help raise my credit score. I was wondering if this would affect my chances of receiving government aid from FAFSA?
admin answers:
One has nothing to do with the other.
Susan asks…
Can you still send in your FAFSA if you dont have a drivers license?
I was planning to send in my Fafsa today, but I cant find my drivers license anywhere! The Fafsa asks for a drivers license number. Can I still send it in if I dont have one? And will it be sent back if I send it in without one?
admin answers:
Yes you can. Leave the state the drivers license was issued and the number blank.
Daniel asks…
Why does the Department of Education FAFSA laws dictate a family’s choice to raise independent children?
FAFSA app has 7 criterions one must meet in order to claim independent status. Most students parents raise them to be independent to handle their own college costs so the parent(s) can save for their retirement. It is so easy for the government to say its the parent’s responsibility to pay their child’s education; but the schools & the govt have a business relationship with each other in order to stick parents with even more debt for the sake of educating their children. As a parent, I taught my child to be financially responsible and independent because I have to also save for my retirement. At 18 years old, a child can apply for credit, rent apartments and apply for car loans. Why can’t the same child apply for school loans under FAFSA? Esp. under the circumstances the parent(s)saving for their retirement& not be dependent on their kids in their elder years. The DOE is such a joke because it appears to give grants to schools to help students only to issue $$$ loans and a $50 grant!
admin answers:
Actually, it’s not the Department of Education. Congress determines what calculations are used for an EFC and whether a student is Independent or Dependent. It’s part of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It is subject to “reauthorization” where Congress has to review the Act. This link provides some of the bills and legislation: http://www.nchelp.org/elibrary/index.cfm?parent=1791
Schools use the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) in conjunction with the school’s COA (Cost of Attendance) to determine what types of aid a student is eligible for. So it’s not the DOE per se that determines what financial aid a student will receive.
I know it’s very frustrating! All I can suggest is to contact your congressional representatives and express your concerns to them regarding the FAFSA. Good luck!
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