Alabama Student Loan Program | Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid Information

Financing Your Higher Education	Academic Common Market
Questions and Answers	Tips for Obtaining Student Aid
Watch out for Scholarship Scams	Surfing the Net
Completing the FAFSA	Other Financial Aid Applications
Major Financial Aid Programs	Financial Aid Beyond the First Year
Financial Aid Package Evaluation

Other Financial Aid Applications

Check with the financial aid office of the school you plan to attend to determine if you should file any other applications. Some financial aid programs don't use the FAFSA. Obtain and complete forms for those programs for which you're qualified.

Read and follow directions. Filling out an application properly and neatly is important. You may be disqualified for failing to complete all questions, answering them incorrectly, or missing the deadlines.

Pay close attention to mailing addresses and filing deadlines. Deadlines for applications can vary greatly. Like the FAFSA, other application forms should be filed as early as possible.

Keep copies of everything you mail and a record of the dates you mail the materials. You might want to send your materials by registered mail, return receipt requested.

Talk with your counselor about scholarships available in your community. If you think you may be eligible, obtain and complete the appropriate application.

Check the school's catalog or Web site for descriptions of any additional scholarships or financial aid for which you may be eligible to apply.

Apply, apply, apply. By applying for several types of aid, you increase your chances of receiving enough to pay your school costs.

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