They will use the information to determine the types and amounts of aid you may receive
do we rank our preferred schools on top?
It does not matter in what order you list the schools for federal student aid. However, to be considered for state aid, some states require your schools to be listed in a specified order.
Do I rank them in order for Oregon?
Do you want Oregon state aid?
no just the federal financial aid
So you don't care about receiving state aid?
yeah
Okay, but if you change your mind you could find out if your state requires that you list schools in a specified order.
I assume the necessary information on my FAFSA form about my parents has something to do with taxes, right?