Need Access??? Forum

[Neelio]

I have been out of college for almost 3 years now, working full time. Consequently, I am financially independent. Is this "Need Access" a requirement? Do I have to fill it out even thought I don't rely on my parents for financial assistance? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Flanker1067]

I think there are ways to get out of it, however you will not qualify. Being three years out isn't even close to requirements I have seen for a school to consider you independent.

[Flanker1067]

You are probably about 25 or 26 right? I think they will just assume that your parents will contribute to you (based on their ability of course). If this isn't true, then you get screwed. Just how it works.

[englawyer]

If you want any grants as part of your financial aid package, then NeedAccess is most likely required. Some schools have a "loans only" option where you forfeit the right to be considered for grants but will be able to skip NeedAccess, talking to parents, etc.

[Neelio]

Thanks... I need to fill it out before March 1, correct?

[englawyer]

Thanks... I need to fill it out before March 1, correct?

school by school basis i believe.

[existenz]

Thanks... I need to fill it out before March 1, correct?

Some schools wanted it by February 1st. Check the schools you applied to.

[Neelio]

Thanks... I need to fill it out before March 1, correct?

Some schools wanted it by February 1st. Check the schools you applied to.

Thanks... I also noticed that it's only some schools that require it. I was looking at the drop down menu, and it looks as if only a select bunch of schools require it. is this true also?

[Georgiana]

Thanks... I need to fill it out before March 1, correct?

Some schools wanted it by February 1st. Check the schools you applied to.

Thanks... I also noticed that it's only some schools that require it. I was looking at the drop down menu, and it looks as if only a select bunch of schools require it. is this true also?

Yes

[legalease9]

Question. Do you have to re-do and/or update need access each new year (for 2L and 3L) or is your first time the last?

[Georgiana]

Question. Do you have to re-do and/or update need access each new year (for 2L and 3L) or is your first time the last?

You have to do the FAFSA every year, the NeedAccess form should be a one time thing