The process of applying for financial aid can be complicated and time consuming. However, you do not need to apply separately to each college you are considering. It is important to know what you have to do, when you have to do it and how to do it right the first time. Apply to all the colleges you have chosen. At the same time, write to the financial aid office of each college selected and request information about the costs and financial aid.
Some colleges have their own financial aid applications.
Complete the information on all the required forms and return it to the college by the deadline. The information needed to determine your financial need will come from the previous year's income taxes. You can give permission for your application data to be sent to your state's financial aid program for consideration as well. Read the instructions carefully and gather all your financial records before you start to complete the forms. All the forms must be filled in completely, accurately and legibly.