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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

2008 - 2009 Academic Year

Submitting the FAFSA on the web is the fastest way to apply for federal student aid. You will get your result 7 to 14 days faster than if you mail in a paper application. This page has been designed to help you prepare for submitting the FAFSA on the Web. Please read the tips before you submit the FAFSA on the Web.  You can connect to the FAFSA on the Web at the bottom of this page. Regent University's FAFSA School Code is 030913.


FAFSA Information 2008 - 2009
(Academic Year August 2008 - July 2009)

All students filing out a FAFSA-on-the-Web need to first request a PIN. The PIN is the identifier to let you access personal information in various US Department of Education systems. The PIN is required to submit the on-line Renewal FAFSA or to make on-line corrections to your FAFSA. 

ITEMS YOU NEED:

  • Your Social Security card and driver's license
  • Your income tax return
  • Your W-2 forms
  • Untaxed Income Records (i.e: Social Security Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, veteran's benefits)
  • Current bank statements, records of stocks, bonds, and other investments
  • Business or farm records (if applicable)
  • Your alien registration card (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)

You will need income records for the year prior to when you start school. For example, for the 2008 - 2009 school year, you will need 2007!nfor

HELPFUL HINTS:

  • Save your FAFSA: Save your application frequently using the "Save" button at the bottom of the screen. That way, if you lose your Internet connection, you'll have a copy of the FAFSA data you're already entered.
  • Get Help: To get an index of help topics, click on the Help button. For more information call 1-800-4-FED-AID.
  • Don't Erase Your Form: Use the "Exit" button with caution. Selecting this button and answering "OK" to the prompt that appears will erase every answer on your FAFSA.
  • Print Help Topics: To print the text for a help topic or a Frequently Asked Question, open the help window then:
      • For Windows users, press the Ctrl and P keys at the same time.
      • For Mac users, press the command and P keys at the same time.
  • Sign your Application: If you print the signature page, you need to sign it and mail it in. If you have stated that you want to electronically sign your application you need to obtain a PIN.
  • Submit Your Application: Be sure to click the "Submit" button, you will be taken to a new web page that confirms your submission and gives you a confirmation number.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:  Does it matter if I type my answers in upper- or lowercase letter?
A:  No.  All letters will be converted to uppercase when you submit your FAFSA

Q:  Should I leave financial questions blank, enter 0 (zero) or N/A?
A: If a financial question doesn't apply to you, you can either leave it blank or enter 0 (zero).  Do not type N/A into the answer field.

Q:  If my answer to a financial question includes cents, do I round off to the nearest dollar, or do I include cents in my answer?  What about commas?
A:  No. Do not enter a decimal point or cents.  Instead, round off your answer to the nearest dollar and type in this amount.  Do not enter commas.

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