FAFSA Tips:
(1) January 1 marks the start of the filing period for the 2009 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
(2) Complete sooner than later. You don't need to wait until you have this year's income tax return information to complete your FAFSA. You can enter a reasonable estimate of your family's income and update the information once the actual figures are available.
(3) Many colleges have deadlines for submitting your FAFSA. So check websites or contact Financial Aid Office.
(4) Information collected from FAFSA helps colleges determine how much support a college applicant is eligible. You must complete FAFSA to be considered for grants, loans and scholarships.
(5) FAFSA applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Student and parent will need a PIN number to complete online forms.
(6) FAFSA paper forms are available from High School Guidance Departments and College Financial Aid Offices.
FAFSA Day is Saturday, February 13. College financial aid officers and other volunteers will be available to help North Carolina students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. The program is open to students who plan to attend college in the 2010-11 academic year and will be held at more than 100 sites across North Carolina. To register visit www.cfnc.org
