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FAFSA and Furious Race to file your FAFSA on January 1 so you don’t miss out on aid that’s awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadlines vary by state; find yours at FAFSA.gov. And don’t forget to complete a FAFSA every year you’re in college.

He’s Just Not That into FAFSA Thinking about bypassing the FAFSA because your family’s income and savings are too high? Think again. Nearly every student is eligible for some form of financial assistance, regardless of financial circumstances.

The FAFSA Games The odds of completing the FAFSA will be ever in your favor if you gather all necessary information first. That includes your Social Security and driver’s license numbers, your parents’ Social Security numbers and birth dates, 2015 income tax returns (or estimates), W-2 forms, and bank statements.

The FAFSA Awakens This is the last year you’ll have to wait until January to file your FAFSA. For the 2017-18 academic year, you’ll be able to submit your FAFSA as early as October 1, 2016, and use your 2015 tax return. So hang on to all that information you collect now. You’ll need it again in nine months.

You’ve Got FAFSA Include an email address with your FAFSA application, and you’ll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within three to five days. The SAR will explain your eligibility for financial aid and your next steps.

FAFSA Maguire If you’re looking for schools to show you the money, be sure to list them on your application. Start with state schools to be sure you’re in line for eligible state aid, and then add schools with the earliest federal aid deadlines.

FAFSA Fiction Just because it says FAFSA, doesn’t mean it is FAFSA. Watch out for scams. Filing the FAFSA is absolutely free at FAFSA.gov. Create your Federal Student Aid ID there, and get started.

FAFSA the Future Great Scott! If college is in your future, filing the FAFSA is the most important thing you can do to get money to help pay for it. It’s the gateway to all forms of federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Sallie Mae's REEL Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Here are some tips that can help you star in your own award-winning FAFSA production.