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Applying for Federal Student Loans
The first step in the federal student loan application process is the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA is the
form used by almost all two and four-year colleges, universities
and career schools for the awarding of federal student aid
and most state and college aid. A FAFSA form may be submitted either
on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by completing the paper form.
Check the deadlines carefully for each school year!
Information you will need to have ready in order to complete
the FAFSA Form:
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Your Social Security Number.
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Your driver's license, if applicable.
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U.S. Income Tax Returns; for dependent
students your parents' income tax returns, or you and your
spouse’s.
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Records of untaxed income: Social Security
benefits, veterans benefits, welfare, temporary assistance
to needy families or child support.
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Current bank statements, investment
records and mortgage information.
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If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will
need your alien registration identification card.
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Don’t leave a question blank.
If the answer is zero or does not apply to you, put in a
zero or mark "N/A".
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Read the instructions carefully.
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Double check all of your answers for
accuracy.
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Make sure that the form is signed as
required. If you submit an electronic signature, make sure
you receive a confirmation.
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If you are completing the paper form,
be sure all information is legible, paying close attention
to numbers.
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You can call the Federal Student Aid
Information Center at 1–800–4–FED–AID (1–800–433–3243).
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If you have a technical question, such
as a question on submitting an FAFSA application form online, call 1–800–801–0576
(TDD: 800-551-5806).
- Call a CRM Loans Student Loan Specialist (866-Loan-566)
who can assist you with your questions.
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