Love and Money

I just wanted to reiterate what Lisa mentioned; it’s time to get started on your FAFSA!

No matter what your situation is, fill out the FAFSA.  By filling it out, you may qualify for free money to finance your education.  Sounds good right?

FAFSA computes for need-based aid, which includes consideration for low-interest federal loans, need-based scholarships, work-study, and grants. Be sure to note that some on campus jobs are only available to students that have filled out their FAFSA.

**Important Note** – You are allowed to estimate your numbers using 2011 tax information.  (If you are under 24, you are probably considered a dependent student and the parent section needs to be filled out.)  In a few months, once you have updated tax forms, be sure to go back and update the information.  So, fill it out and then go back and revise it if you need to.

Don’t miss out on free money just because you didn’t take the time to fill out a form online.  That’s just silly.

UMBC’s priority deadline is February 14^th.  So, don’t forget to apply online by Valentine!

This article explains the dependent/independent student question:
http://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/699-fafsa-and-the-independent-student