Q: How long will it take for the Financial Aid Office to receive the
results of my FAFSA?
A: Generally, it takes 72 hours for the Financial Aid Office to
Receive the electronic results of your FAFSA if you file online. If you file
by mail it takes 3-4 weeks for the Financial Aid Office to receive the results
and up to 6-8 weeks during peak (June/July) times. We strongly encourage
filing your FAFSA electronically!
Q:What are the benefits for filing the FAFSA on the Web?
A: The major benefit to filing your FAFSA online is that the results reach you
and your school choices in 72 hours, versus 3-4 weeks (or 6-8 weeks during
June or July) when you submit the paper application.
Q:My parents are divorced. Whose information do I use for the
FAFSA?
A: The parent with whom you lived with the most during the past year should
complete the FAFSA. It makes no difference which parent claims you as a
dependent for tax purposes. If you did not live with either parent or lived
equally with each parent, the parent who provided you with the most financial
support must complete the financial aid form.
Q:What should I do if my family has special circumstances that are not mentioned on the FAFSA?
A: If your family has special circumstances that are not addressed on the
FAFSA, such as a loss of income, you may contact the Financial Aid Office
to discuss your situation. Students may submit a Worksheet for Unusual
Circumstances to determine if their federal eligibility would increase.
Deadlines to submit this worksheet are June 1st (for Fall semester) and
November 1st (for Spring semester).
Loss of income may be the result of a loss employment, income benefits,
death of a parent or spouse, divorce or separation.
Q: Can students change their marital status for financial aid after the
FAFSA has been filed?
A: NO - Students must report their marital status as of the day they complete
and sign the FAFSA. If a student is single when the FAFSA is filed, this
cannot be changed if the student gets married later in the year. The student
would be required to wait until the next year in order to file the FAFSA as a
married student.
