Can you submit FAFSA to more than one school?

This article applies only to the 2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form. You can list up to 10 colleges or career schools on your FAFSA form. Once you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR), you can make your information available to more schools through one of three options.

Can you use FAFSA for two schools at the same time?

Students cannot receive Federal Financial Aid at two schools at the same time.

Can I send my FAFSA to another school after submission?

To add colleges and career schools after you have already submitted a 2023–24 FAFSA form, go to fafsa.gov and select “Start or Edit a 2023–24 FAFSA Form.” Select your role as the student, enter your FSA ID, and select “Continue.” From “My FAFSA” home page, select the “Add or Change Schools” button.

Does adding more schools affect FAFSA?

Will adding another school to my FAFSA affect how much aid I will receive? No – adding schools to your FAFSA won't have any impact on your financial aid package.

Can you submit a FAFSA twice?

You must apply for federal student aid for every school year you attend. To reapply, you should submit a FAFSA form. If you submitted a FAFSA form last year and are eligible to complete a FAFSA renewal, you may choose to have most of the questions prefilled with the information you previously provided.

How to add schools to your FAFSA

How many schools can you send FAFSA to?

You can list up to 20 colleges or career schools on your FAFSA form. Once you receive the FAFSA Submission Summary, you can make your information available to more schools through one of three options.

Do I need to send FAFSA to each college?

You wait until the first submission has processed, you will get an email when it has. Then you go in to the fafsa, remove one school and add the extra one. Yes, you have to submit to all UCs. When you update the fafsa later, you will have to do the same thing so that all schools get the updates.

Why won't FAFSA let me add more than 10 schools?

If you are applying to more than 10 schools, you can add and remove schools once your FAFSA has been processed. We recommend that you make sure you have received confirmation that your FAFSA was received and processed successfully by the Department of Education prior to adding or removing schools.

What happens to extra FAFSA money?

Typically, the school first applies your grant or loan money toward your tuition, fees, and (if you live on campus) room and board. Any money left over is paid to you directly for other education expenses.

Do colleges see your FAFSA?

(Colleges have access to your information one day after it is processed, but each college has its own process and timeframes for accessing FAFSA information.) However, you should note that listing a college on your FAFSA form is generally not sufficient to receive aid at that college.

What if I submitted FAFSA wrong year?

If you filed for the wrong year, then you'll need to submit a new FAFSA form for the correct award year to be eligible for federal student aid. Was this page helpful?

When can you submit your FAFSA for each new school year?

The FAFSA application season typically starts on October 1, and the FAFSA deadline is typically June 30, or the end of the academic year, whichever comes first. The FAFSA deadline for the 2023-2024 academic year is June 30, 2024.

Can I delete my FAFSA and start over?

If you haven't submitted your application yet, you can delete it. But if it was already sent in, you cannot delete your FAFSA. It's essential that you get the information correct on your FAFSA form as it could affect your ability to get federal loans from the government, state aid, and financial aid from your school.

How many times can you use FAFSA?

You can apply for the FAFSA once a year for as many years as you're enrolled in college.

What is the maximum FAFSA payout?

The maximum Federal Pell Grant for the 2023–24 award year (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024) is $7,395. The amount an individual student may receive depends on a number of factors.

Can I buy a laptop with FAFSA money?

Does the FAFSA include laptops for college? If you receive federal student aid through the FAFSA, you can use those funds to buy a laptop. FAFSA aid can also be used toward room and board, transportation costs, and textbooks. Most student-related expenses can be paid for with federal funds.

What happens to the unused Pell Grant money?

You can't use your Pell Grant to directly pay your student loan. However, if there are any funds left over after your school applies your Pell Grant toward your tuition and fees, those funds are given directly to you, and you then may use them to reduce your loan amount.

What is Pell Grant in FAFSA?

The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program offered to undergraduates and is designed to assist students from low-income households. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.

How long does a FAFSA take to process?

If you file your FAFSA online with an FSA ID, you should receive a link to your Student Aid Report (SAR) in 3–5 days. Your SAR is a simple document that outlines all the answers you included on your FAFSA. If you fill out a paper FAFSA form, your application will usually take 7–10 days to process.

How many colleges should one apply to?

There is no magic number, but five to eight applications are usually enough to ensure that a student is accepted into a suitable institution (depending, of course, on the individual student's record and circumstances).

Does FAFSA check bank account?

Students selected for verification of their FAFSA form may wonder, “Does FAFSA check your bank accounts?” FAFSA does not directly view the student's or parent's bank accounts.

What order do you list schools on FAFSA?

For purposes of federal student aid, the order of schools you list does not matter. However, to be considered for state aid, some states require your schools to be listed in a specified order.

Does FAFSA automatically sent to schools?

Schools you list on the application will automatically receive your FAFSA results electronically. Note: Schools will not be able to see which other schools you listed on your FAFSA form. You should add any school that you plan on applying to, or that you have applied to, even if you haven't been accepted yet.

What happens if I submit my FAFSA without signatures?

If you submit your FAFSA form without signatures, we'll partially process your FAFSA form, and you'll receive a Student Aid Report within 3–5 days. We won't calculate an Expected Family Contribution without your signature, which means you won't be able to receive federal student aid.

Is FAFSA first-come first serve?

The earlier families fill out the form, the better their chances are of receiving aid, since some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, or from programs with limited funds.