Fed Financial
College financial aid?
I am wondering about financial aids for colleges. If I want to apply for some financial aid from that college, do I have to say that I am going to that college then apply or can I like apply and consider going to that school. It is really difficult because I can't 100% say yes then apply for aid and not get it because it is an out of state college so it would be way more expensive. Could someone clear this up for me? Thanks!
Public Comments
- Apply like you definitely are going to go. If you don't get the scholarship the school isn't going to hold you to attending if you cant afford it.
- No, you don't have to commit to a college to apply for financial aid. Depending on the college you apply for aid at the same time as you apply or once you have been accepted. Most colleges use the FAFSA application and it is filed independently of your college applications. You list the colleges you want to receive your FAFSA form when you fill out that form (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Once you are offered admission the college will generally send you a financial aid package. Once you review it you can then commit to a college.
