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Tell Your Students: FAFSA Don’ts


The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, and the resulting Student Aid Report (SAR) help college financial aid officers determine your eligibility for federal financial aid programs such as Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and federal work-study. It’s also the basis for determining eligibility for other state and college-based scholarships and aid programs.

Here are a few “don’t” to keep in mind as you complete the FAFSA:

DON’T assume you are ineligible for financial aid. Many scholarships and grants are available based on merit and other factors, but still require a FAFSA to be considered for them.

DON’T procrastinate – schedule time to complete the online FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1st. MCC has earlier deadlines for consideration of scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid. Check the MCC Financial Aid Web site for specific deadlines and special application forms.

DON’T forget to sign the forms. When filing online, make sure to use the correct federal PINs for you, the student, and your parents.

Ramon L. Rodriguez
Financial Aid
01/09/2013