Guide to Graduate School FAFSA Filing

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A Refresher on What FAFSA Is
How FAFSA Works
Do You Have to File a FAFSA?
Average Amount of Aid from FAFSA
Types of Financial Aid
Direct Unsubsidized Loans Direct PLUS Loans Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) Federal Pell Grants State Aid School Aid
FAFSA Eligibility for Grad School
High school education or evidence proving your readiness for college Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen Must generally possess a valid Social Security number Must be an enrolled student or accepted for enrollment at a postsecondary institution Must sign and submit the FAFSA form each school year Must maintain satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility
Tips on Filling Out the FAFSA for Grad School
Be sure to apply by the federal, state, and college deadlines Using your tax returns may help you answer key FAFSA questions You may file the FAFSA form online or via the myStudentAid mobile app
FAFSA Important Deadlines
What Happens After Filing?
Other Ways to Pay for Graduate School
Graduate Student Loans
Graduate School Scholarships
Refinancing Undergrad Loans
Refinancing Student Loans
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman writes about personal loans, auto loans, student loans, and other personal finance topics for Lantern. He’s the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards and currently serves as a New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists board member. An alumnus of the Philadelphia-based Temple University, Abdur-Rahman is a strong advocate of the First Amendment and freedom of speech.
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