If a student wants to qualify for need-based financial aid in the United States, you almost certainly need to fill out a Free Assessment for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The Federal Government uses FAFSA to estimate how much a student’s family (or him-or-herself) should be expected to contribute to his or her college education. Pell Grants, and subsidized Stafford and Perkins loans are awarded to students whose FAFSA shows that they are deserving enough.
Universities and colleges around the country also rely on FAFSA for information about how much students and their families can be expected to pay for college, though they may also require current and future students to fill out additional paperwork. Most schools offer their own financial assistance to needy students, and FAFSA helps them determine who is the most deserving.
However, there are many types of non-need based financial aid available whether or not your FAFSA is filled out. Many Schools award merit-based scholarships without taking into account a student’s FAFSA. Other schools will offer scholarships to qualified students who agree to major in a specific subject such as biology. Some schools also offer scholarships to students who excel at sports and want the students to play for their teams.
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