FAFSA WALKTHROUGH: PRE-APPLICATION INFO
How to fill out the Colleges section
This section allows you to list the colleges you are considering so they can receive your FAFSA information.
Personal identifiers
Personal Circumstances
Demographics
Financials
Colleges
Signature
Questions covered:
1. Colleges
Enter the schools that should receive your FAFSA information (College 1-10)
Federal School Code or College Name
Address and city
State
List the colleges you are interested in attending. You can find the Federal School Code on the FAFSA website or the college’s financial aid office.
How to answer?
Provide the Federal School Code or name and address of each college you are considering. You can list up to ten colleges initially, and more can be added later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your personal circumstances help determine whether you are considered a dependent or independent student for financial aid purposes. This status affects the type and amount of aid you can receive.
No, all questions are required.
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Ensure all details are accurate.