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First Time FAFSA Filer

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:08 pm
by Jamdung
Hi everyone,

This is my first time filing for FAFSA. I read through some post here and still have a question or two.

1. How many people will be in college? I put 2 because both my mom and I will be in school, but is this question specific to law school?

2. The on-campus/off campus thing. I really am not sure what I will do. In the end, I will choose the cheaper one, which may be off campus. Should I choose that or is there an advantage to selecting "on campus?"

3. Is there any benefit to providing parental information? I am classified as independent but I do live with one parent.

Thanks for any info. you can provide!

Re: First Time FAFSA Filer

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:32 pm
by Tr3
Jamdung wrote:Hi everyone,

This is my first time filing for FAFSA. I read through some post here and still have a question or two.

1. How many people will be in college? I put 2 because both my mom and I will be in school, but is this question specific to law school?

2. The on-campus/off campus thing. I really am not sure what I will do. In the end, I will choose the cheaper one, which may be off campus. Should I choose that or is there an advantage to selecting "on campus?"

3. Is there any benefit to providing parental information? I am classified as independent but I do live with one parent.

Thanks for any info. you can provide!
1. Not specific to law school
2. I typically advise (undergrads) to select on-campus if there is even a chance they would consider it. fin aid will make adjustments later if you end up living off campus.
3. No benefit. If you are indeed independent, then just add your own info. Just make sure you don't need to include your parent's info.

Re: First Time FAFSA Filer

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:31 pm
by Jamdung
Thanks! This is helpful!

Re: First Time FAFSA Filer

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:50 pm
by ChemEng1642
Follow up - what schools in the T14 require parent information in FAFSA?