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Common FAFSA Errors

Avoid common mistakes made by others filling out the FAFSA.

Students often make four critical errors when applying for financial aid.

Incomplete applications (e.g., no signature).
Typos (e.g., transposing numbers, decimal point errors).
Missed deadlines.
- While there is no federal application deadline, per se, most schools require students to submit the FAFSA and other financial aid application documents by a priority filing date. Students who miss school deadlines are frequently offered less financial aid or are offered more loans and less grant funds.
Missing supplemental applications or documents.

Students should be encouraged to check and double check that they have submitted all required forms.