Department of Education Financial Aid Video

Do you need to know how the application process for federal student aid works? Have you ever considered hosting a financial aid workshop, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a financial aid resource to provide to students and parents? The answers to these questions and many more about the application process and impact of student aid may be found in this new instructional program!

Introducing the office of Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education's video presentation entitled, "Start Here, Go Further With Federal Student Aid: Money for Education Beyond High School". What does it cover? The program provides students and parents with application process information including:

  • What is federal student aid and who can get it?
  • What's the purpose of a U.S. Department of Education PIN?
  • How do you fill out the FAFSA online?
  • What happens after the FAFSA is submitted?

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Quick Financial Aid Tips

  • When the FAFSA refers to "I", "You", "Your", etc. it is referring to the student! (not the parent, family, or FAFSA preparer)
  • Always double check even basic things like your address and ZIP code.
  • Nothing will kill a FAFSA faster than errors or omissions! Check everything!
  • Colors matter and each year's FAFSA is different.
    • For the 2009-2010 FAFSA, student related items are in green, while items for the parent(s) are in purple.

FAFSA Form Submission Secrets:

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