FAFSA: Conquering the Eight Page Monster

As students prepare for college one acronym stands out throughout their collegiate days: FAFSA. Everyone knows it is the form you have to fill out to receive financial aid and many even know that it stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. What we often do not know is how to fill it out. Where do I start? And what do I need to get started?

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FAFSA: Conquering the Eight Page Monster

St. Petersburg, Fla- August 10, 2004- As students prepare for college one acronym stands out throughout their collegiate days: FAFSA. Everyone knows it is the form you have to fill out to receive financial aid and many even know that it stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. What we often do not know is how to fill it out, where to start and what is needed to start. In fact, numerous organizations operate under the subtle auspicious of the government and actually provide FAFSA e-forms and tracking for a price.

Students and parents must remember that the FAFSA is free. One such erroneous site is www.fafsa.com. It is a site to file your application; however, it is not free. More alarming was the bold disclaimer across the top of the page: Please note that this site is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education or the FAFSA on the Web site

What is needed to get an honest start?

Students and prospective students should be sure they are applying through a valid source. The U.S. Department of Education provides information, instructions, and the application at no cost to the applicant. Gathering all the information needed will simplify the application process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid homepage is www.fafsa.ed.gov. Additional information may be obtained from www.FederalLoanHelp.com and www.OneStudentLoan.com.

The complete version of this article depicts coherent steps to take when completing the FAFSA form, lists ways to identify fraudulent institutions, includes FAFSA deadlines and cites information needed prior to applying for federal aid. Awarding federal aid can be a lengthy process. Higher education students, incoming and existing, are encouraged to complete either a FAFSA or renewal FAFSA as early as possible.

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For additional information or a sample copy, Contact:

Janel Landis

American Collegiate Financial Services

(800)304-1473 x1007

About ACFS

ACFS is set to become the nations leader in providing financial assistance to student loan borrowers. Its purpose is to educate students and parents regarding student loan debt. Since its inception in 2002, ACFS has assisted thousands of borrowers in the management and consolidation of over $1 billion in student loans. ACFS makes higher education more affordable through an innovative loan product and superior customer service. ACFS, based in St. Petersburg, FL, offers the nations best student loan advice at 1-800-304-1471. For more information on ACFS, visit www.OneStudentLoan.com.