Checking your status will help you to know whether or not you completed your form correctly, not what you are going to receive in terms of aid. The information about your actual aid packages will be provided by the various schools you are interested in attending.
A Step-By-Step Guide to Applying for Federal Financial Aid
By Ken Clark, About.com Guide
Through the FAFSA website (using your PIN number), you can check on the status of your FAFSA application. While applications can be processed within a day or two of submission, it usually takes 1-2 weeks.
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- Introduction
- Find Out Your Financial Aid Deadlines
- Getting Your Paperwork Organized
- Apply for a FAFSA PIN Number
- Complete and Submit Your FAFSA Form
- Check on the Status of Your FAFSA Form
- Contact the Financial Aid Offices at the Schools You are Considering
- Repeat the Application Process Every Year
- Consider Getting Professional Help
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