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How do I complete the FAFSA?
Filling out the FAFSA is easier than ever before! To find out what financial aid you may be eligible for, the application must be filled out annually , usually after you complete your taxes. Before getting started make sure to gather all the ...
When should I complete my FAFSA?
The earliest you can complete the FAFSA for the following year is Oct ober. The Department of Education has changed the requirements for tax information and you will now use your tax information from 2 years prior (as opposed the the prior y...
I submitted my FAFSA, when will you get it?
It can take 3-5 business days for CSU-Global to receive the information from your FAFSA (when filed electronically). You can see the status of your FAFSA review by CSU-Global in the Documents tab in your student portal.
If any further doc...
What is an EFC?
EFC stands for Estimated Family Contribution . This is a number that represents the data that you entered into the FAFSA. This number summarizes and standardizes the complex information you entered into the FAFSA.
A student with a low ...
What is the FAFSA website?
FAFSA is the common acronym for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students who need Federal assistance to pay for tuition will need to fill out this application. The FAFSA website is https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . ...
What is the CSU-Global school code?
The CSU-Global school code used when filling out your FAFSA is 042087 . ...
What is my grade level?
Your grade level is determined by the number of credits you have completed:
Freshman: 0 - 29 credits
Sophomore: 30 - 59 credits
Junior: 60 - 89 credits
Senior: 90 + credits
Graduate students: ...
What is a FSA ID?
The FSA ID is your unique log-in credential used to access Federal Financial Aid information applications such as the FAFSA , Entrance Counseling , Master Promissory Note , National Student Loan Database (NSLDS ) and other financial aid docume...
Do I have to include my parents' information on my FAFSA?
If you are a considered to be a dependent student , you must include your parents’ information on your FAFSA application. Generally, students under the age of 24 are considered dependent unless they have one of the following exceptions:
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How do I use the Data Retrieval Tool?
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is a quick and easy way to import your tax information directly into your FAFSA application and can save some additional steps if you are selected for a process called verification.
Steps to use the IRS Data R...